
Director, People Business Partner
16 hours ago
Overview
Inchcape Philippines is seeking a Director, People Business Partner to join our team. You will partner closely with senior business leaders in South Asia & Pacific to shape and drive the people agenda in support of business goals. This role is part of the APAC People Leadership Team and leads strategic, large-scale, cross-functional transformation and change initiatives.
This role will drive strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and talent initiatives to build long-term capabilities and support business growth. A key part of the role is leading change management efforts, embedding cultural and behavioural shifts that enable transformation. To design and deliver enterprise-wide HR programs—such as talent management, leadership development, performance, and engagement—in collaboration with HR Centres of Expertise, ensuring solutions are both consistent and business-relevant. This includes managing end-to-end program execution, from stakeholder alignment and communications to resource coordination and risk management. By leveraging people analytics and external insights, to evaluate program effectiveness, shape the employee experience, and bring forward innovative HR solutions that strengthen organizational culture and ensure the business remains competitive.
What you’ll do- Strategic Alignment & Business Advisory - Partner with the senior leadership of South Asia & Pacific Cluster to understand business priorities, challenges, and long-term goals, then translate them into people strategies.
- Act as a thought partner to the leadership team, shaping decisions on workforce strategy, organisational design, and future capability needs.
- Provide insights on external market trends (talent, workforce, labour, competitor landscape) and how they impact the business.
- Workforce Planning & Organisational Effectiveness - Drive workforce planning to ensure the business has the right skills, capacity, and structures to deliver growth.
- Anticipate talent and skill gaps, creating strategies for upskilling, reskilling, and workforce agility.
- Lead initiatives on organizational effectiveness, including team dynamics, culture alignment, and leadership effectiveness.
- Act as a key enabler in transformation programs, ensuring people aspects of change are proactively managed.
- Partner with leaders to create change strategies that increase adoption, minimize resistance, and build resilience.
- Coach leaders on leading change effectively and role-modelling desired culture shifts.
- Leadership & Talent Development - Partner with business leaders to build leadership bench strength and succession pipelines.
- Identify high-potential talent and work with learning & development teams to create tailored growth opportunities.
- Influence leadership behaviours to reinforce company values, culture, and performance expectations.
- Employee Experience & Culture – Shape initiatives that strengthen engagement, inclusion, and belonging, directly tied to business outcomes.
- Partner with leaders to embed organisational values into daily operations and decision-making.
- Use employee insights and data (e.g. engagement surveys, pulse checks) to recommend actionable improvements.
- Data-Driven Insights & Decision Support – Leverage HR analytics and people metrics to influence business decisions (e.g. turnover, productivity, diversity, pay equity).
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve talent strategies, organisational health, and financial outcomes.
- Program Management – Lead the design and delivery of strategic people programs that enable business objectives.
- Partner with HR Centres of Expertise and senior leaders to define program scope, objectives, success measures, and governance.
- Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring consistent execution across geographies with room for local adaptation.
- Drive change management and communication efforts to maximize adoption and cultural alignment.
- Track and analyse program outcomes using data, employee feedback, and business metrics to inform continuous improvement.
- Anticipate risks, manage resources and timelines, and ensure accountability for successful program delivery.
- Introduce innovative approaches and leverage industry best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration – Build strong relationships with senior leaders, position HR as a trusted advisor rather than a support function.
- Influence decision-making at executive levels by bringing a people-first perspective to business strategies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (other HR sub-functions, Finance, Legal, Operations, etc.) to ensure holistic solutions.
Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial time in business partnering roles. Proven track record in leading large-scale HR or change programs across multiple functions, regions, or business units. Experience working in complex, matrixed, and multinational environments.
Knowledge & Skills- Strong understanding of the full spectrum of HR disciplines (talent, learning, performance, rewards, workforce planning, change management).
- Excellent program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and timelines.
- Strong analytical skills; able to interpret HR and business data to drive insights and decisions.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and gain buy-in at senior levels.
- Skilled in organizational design, change leadership, and culture transformation.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable people strategies.
- Trusted advisor who demonstrates strong relationship management, credibility, and integrity.
- Agile, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic, evolving business contexts.
- Inclusive leader with a commitment to building diverse and high-performing organizations.
- Innovative mindset, open to applying new practices, technologies, and approaches in HR.
Benefit from clear career paths, continuous learning opportunities including technical training with Toyota.
Enjoy extra leave days including a Wellbeing Day, and your birthday off to celebrate on your terms.
Access comprehensive health and life insurance.
Enjoy exclusive colleague perks, including discounts on vehicle purchases and more.
What we offer- Where possible, our flexible work policy helps support you in achieving a genuine work-life balance.
- Thorough and ongoing training provided to support you in all aspects of your role.
- Career and development opportunities – providing you with a sense of purpose and direction, you drive your destiny with Inchcape.
- Supportive team environment – we foster a positive and supportive team culture and thrive on working well together.
- Recognition and Rewards – we recognise individual and team accomplishments.
- A fully maintained company car.
- Access to our employee benefits program including company car discounts on vehicle purchases, plus many more
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transformings tomorrow, together.
Opportunity for everyone
Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.
About us
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 39 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.
Our diverse global team of over 17,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit
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