Watts is seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant HR Manager to join the APMEA regional HR team. This role will act as a strategic partner to the Commercial teams, providing full-scope HR support across China and Southeast Asia. In addition, the role will be responsible for driving talent acquisition excellence, employer branding and talent development initiatives across the region. ROLE DESCRIPTION HR Business Partner Serve as a trusted HRBP to the China and SEA Commercial teams, deeply understanding business needs and providing tailored HR solutions. Partner with business leaders on organizational design, talent review, team engagement and succession planning to enhance team effectiveness. Manage employee relations matters, including onboarding, transfers, and exit interviews, fostering a positive work environment. Manage monthly payroll processing and disbursement for the SEA region Administer local statutory and supplemental benefits programs for the SEA region, conducting market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness Employer Branding & Campus Hire Develop and execute China employer branding strategies to enhance the company's visibility and attractiveness in the talent market. Lead the annual campus recruitment program, including target university selection, info sessions, interviews, and offer management. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key universities to establish a pipeline of management trainees and interns. Regional Talent Development Coordinate with global, regional and local HR team to well implement targeted talent development programs. Monitor the progress of high-potential employees and evaluate the effectiveness of development initiatives to ensure a strong return on talent investment. Assist in driving talent review process, partnering with business leaders to identify high-potentials, assess succession readiness, and build a robust talent pipeline. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 8+ years of HR experience in HRBP or Talent Acquisition field, with a good understanding of core HR functions and processes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and cultures High level of self-discipline, strong sense of ownership, and can-do attitude Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple priorities Fluent in English both written and spoken to handle cross-border communications HR project management experience is preferred EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874