HR Director (Professional Services)

About the company
Our client is a leading international professional services organisation with a strong presence across Asia, Europe and other global markets. Operating in highly regulated and complex sectors, the firm is known for its collaborative, partner-led culture and its focus on delivering commercially impactful solutions to clients. The organisation is currently entering a significant phase of growth, with Asia positioned as a key strategic priority over the coming years.

About the role
This is a senior regional leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the people strategy across Asia. Working closely with the regional COO and senior business leaders, the role combines strategic influence with operational oversight. You will lead the HR function across multiple markets, partner with leadership on key business decisions, and play a central role in driving talent, culture and organisational effectiveness. The remit includes succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and supporting senior hiring initiatives, alongside ensuring strong governance, compliance and HR operational excellence across jurisdictions.

What we’ll like to see in you
You are an experienced HR leader with a strong track record operating at Director or Head level within complex, matrixed environments, ideally within professional services or similarly partner-led organisations. You bring strong commercial acumen and understand how people strategy directly impacts business performance. You have led talent and succession initiatives, are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, and have experience navigating multiple markets within Asia. You are equally credible in strategic discussions and hands-on execution, with a forward-looking mindset that embraces data, technology and change.

Why you’ll love this role
This is a rare opportunity to take on a truly strategic HR leadership position with high visibility and influence. You will have the platform to shape the people agenda for a growing Asia business, working directly with senior leadership on priorities that drive long-term success. The role offers regional exposure, leadership of a capable team, and the opportunity to build and elevate the HR function in line with ambitious growth plans. It is ideally suited for someone looking to step into a broader mandate or to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, high-performing environment.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.