Categories: Pharmaceutical, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a passionate, hands-on professional with combined expertise in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR). In this role, you will sharpen your HR operations and EHS capabilities while partnering with cross-functional teams across multiple Asia Pacific markets. You’ll serve as a key coordinator between local business needs and global corporate standards, helping to build a culture of safety and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

  • Act as the key EHS coordinator, partnering with market EHS representatives to plan, implement, and track EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate EHS standards.

  • Lead and facilitate the EHS committee, including risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, incident prevention, and continuous improvement activities.

  • Liaise with facility management team (GWES) and service providers to ensure safety management and site compliance.

  • Monitor changes in EHS regulations across relevant jurisdictions and recommend updates to policies and controls.

• Compensation & Benefits / HR Operations

  • Serve as the market HR operations liaison with the HR shared services team for payroll, taxation, benefits enrollment to ensure timely and accurate processing.

  • Oversee contingent workforce processes (e.g., onboarding, compliance, timekeeping, offboarding) and partner/vendor governance.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external providers on benefits administration (health/life insurance, health check), vendor performance, and employee communication.

  • Support employee relations by addressing queries, escalating sensitive issues appropriately.

  • Manage the HR functional budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, processing payment requests, and managing PR/PO workflows in alignment with finance policies.

  • Own HR vendor contract management, including renewals, service level tracking, and documentation; ensure proper controls and recordkeeping.

  • Maintain HR records, dashboards, and metrics to support decision-making and compliance reporting.

• Other Responsibilities

  • Support and/or lead ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Finance, Facilities, IT, Operations) to ensure integrated HR and EHS service delivery.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in HR and/or EHS; experience in both domains is preferred.

  • Qualified Occupational safety and health affair managers (甲級業務主管證照)

  • Strong attention to detail with proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, data visualization); ability to build and interpret reports/metrics.

  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills;.

  • High integrity, professionalism and also being curious and agile; proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Required Skills:

Asia Pacific Markets, Benefits Administration, Budgeting, Budget Management, Budget Preparation, Communication, Employee Relationship Management, Human Resource Management, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Mitigated Risks, Office Equipment, Operational Excellence, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management and Mitigation, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Safety Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Contracts

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2026

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