Regional HR Lead

TL;DR

Regional HR Lead (HRBP): Owning the people agenda across South East Asia with an accent on bridging global strategy with local regulatory and cultural realities. Focus on leading a high-impact team, driving organizational health, and providing strategic HR business partnering for a diverse regional workforce.

Location: Must be based in Makati, Philippines (Hybrid work model).

Company

Canva is a global design platform empowering the world to create and collaborate.

What you will do

• Adapt and operationalize global People initiatives to ensure local relevance and compliance across SEA markets.
• Provide strategic HR Business Partnering support to a defined client group within the region.
• Lead and develop a team of four across People Partnering, People Relations, and Location Partners.
• Own regional employment compliance, risk management, and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Monitor organizational health and engagement using data to drive retention and employee experience.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on local legislation, cultural nuances, and market dynamics.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior HR Business Partner in a complex, global environment.
• Deep knowledge of the Philippines and South East Asia employment landscape, including regulatory requirements.
• Track record of leading and developing People teams in matrixed environments.
• Strong judgment in navigating ambiguity and complex, sensitive people decisions.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust with senior leaders.
• Pragmatic approach with a bias for action.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in company success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy for all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and personal growth.
• Flexible leave options to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to global teams and cross-functional leadership.