Regional HR Executive (Mat Cover from Jan 2027)

Company description Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation, all literally at your fingertips. Go ahead, the world is waiting. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore - Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital. Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL. Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape. Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience. Overview We're looking for a proactive and curious Regional HR Specialist/ Senior Specialist to support our Southeast Asia (SEA) HR transformation agenda. This role sits at the intersection of people, technology, and transformation. You'll help drive initiatives across AI adoption, process improvement, workforce productivity, digital HR solutions, and capability building while partnering with stakeholders across the region. Responsibilities What You'll Do • Support regional transformation initiatives across AI, automation, and digital HR • Partner with SEA markets to improve processes and drive adoption of new ways of working • Develop resources, playbooks, communications, and learning materials to scale AI & automation solutions across the regions • Analyse data, prepare insights, and support reporting to inform decision-making • Identify opportunities to simplify, harmonise, and improve employee and HR experiences across markets Qualifications What We're Looking For • Experience in HR transformation, HR operations, L&D, project management or related fields • Experience using Microsoft applications and using AI/automation to improve work processes • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Comfortable working with data and turning insights into action • Curious about technology, AI, and continuous improvement • Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regional environment Nice to Have • Exposure to digital transformation initiatives • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Power BI and Power Automate • Experience working across multiple countries or stakeholder groups #J-18808-Ljbffr