Sr Manager, Employee Relations

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned and results-oriented HR leader to join our team as Senior Employee Relations advisor supporting our organization in Singapore. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, providing guidance on policies, analyzing business trends, and implement initiatives for global process improvements, ensuring the function's effectiveness. You will lead complex investigations, manage regional HR policies, and design programs that enhance manager effectiveness and employee experience. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Lead complex projects and problem resolution related to employee relations. Design and administer programs that enhance manager effectiveness and employee engagement. Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on employee relations policies. Analyze current business trends to inform employee relations strategies. Implement initiatives that result in global process improvements within the function. Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Key Responsibilities Develop and steward a holistic People plan that enables business results, regulatory compliance and operational excellence while identifying and deploying impactful people strategies and programs that enable scalable solutions. Manage regulatory HR management, including oversight of Regulated Staff (Material Risk Personnel, Senior Management functions, and Accountable Employees) Lead and collaborate with Rewards Leader in Asia, Remuneration & Nomination Committees to ensure excellent collaboration with our Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Board members Lead HR practices in Singapore, including talent planning, organizational design, performance management, and culture initiatives. Offer advisory and developmental support to leaders on performance, growth, and employee relations, strengthening leadership capability and organizational effectiveness. Effectively investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters, utilizing sound judgment and decision making to achieve optimal outcomes with a proactive approach where appropriate Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Payroll, Rewards, Client People Business Partner, and senior stakeholders on compliance, reporting, and sensitive investigations. Manage regional employee policies and programs, adapting to jurisdictional requirements. Leverage HR case data, metrics, AI‑driven insights, and dashboarding tools to identify trends, inform strategies, and implement global process improvements. Champion engagement, diversity & inclusion, and initiatives that enhance employee experience. Lead policy development and process improvement projects, ensuring scalable and compliant solutions. Make decisions that influence operations and resources, often involving notable risk and complexity. Translate complex people-related matters at the Singapore site into clear, actionable insights for business leaders and their teams and coach them on the same. Provide expert guidance in developing, executing, and facilitating employee relations initiatives. Lead /Partner on complex HR matters & Projects across regions related to employee relations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 8+ years in HR/Employee Relations within a highly matrixed and global company. Proven experience managing employee relations across APAC. Demonstrated strong expertise in regulatory HR management within regulated industries such as Banking or Financial Services. Ability to operate independently, build strong cross‑functional partnerships, and continuousl