People Business Partner - iGBS APAC

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Date: 14 Jul 2025

Location: PH

Company: inchcape

About The Company 

 

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future. 

 

Our diverse global team of over 18,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow 

 

 

 

Purpose of Role: 

 

The People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the People Manger in the development of Inchcape Global Business Services – Asia Pacific (iGBS-APAC) from ramp up (Q3 2025) through to steady state operation (Q2 2026) before transitioning into a BAU operation.  This is a key role in establishing this culture of this new business. 

 

 

Job Role and Responsibilities: 

 

The role is a generalist role responsible for; business partnering, recruitment, capability & development, payroll support, performance management, rewards & recognition, employee relations, account management, wellbeing, health & safety, eNPS survey, HRIS support and leadership.  This role is supported by a regional People shared services team.

 

  • Strategic HR Partnering
    • Develop as understanding of the business objectives, challenges, and priorities to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
    • Work closely with Tower leaders to provide expert guidance on HR matters, including talent review, capacity planning, and performance improvement
  • Talent and Performance Management
    • Support the implementation of the performance management processes, including goal-setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans.
    • Identify high-potential employees and work on succession planning to ensure a strong leadership pipeline
  • Engagement
    • Support and execute monthly engagement activities, assisting with planning, conceptualization and execution.
    • POC for vendor management during big events
  • Employee Relation
    • Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
    • Handle employee relations matter, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
  • Organizational Development
    • Support initiatives related to organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, and employee well-being.
    • Drive the eNPS survey results and actions
  • Compliance and Policies
    • Updated with employment laws and regulations to ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures are in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Change Management
    • Support the implementation of organizational changes, such as restructuring, mergers or process improvements, by communicating effectively with employees and managing potential resistance.
  • Training and Development
    • Support training administration activities
    • Delivery non-technical trainings
  • Data Integrity
    • PeopleHub: Ensuring data accuracy, integrity and generating reports and insights to support decision making and reporting.
  • HR Analytics
    • Utilize HR data and metrics such as ENPS, Attrition report, Exit Interview responses, Market reviews - to identify trends, provide insights, and make data-driven recommendations to improve HR processes and decision-making.
  • All ad hoc tasks assigned 

 

 

Qualifications: 

 

Ideal experience:

  • It would be advantageous to have experience in in a ramp up environment, BPO or finance processing centre
  • Generalist HR experience
  • Experience delivering a Business Partner model to multiple leaders
  • Proven expertise in defining and delivering a people/organization strategy aligned to business strategy
  • Strong HR operational capability, including sound knowledge of labour law
  • Work independently

Required Skills:

  • Ability to work collaboratively with in-market, regional and group stakeholders
  • Flexible and adaptable; a proven track record of and preference for working in change environments with ambiguity.
  • Self-starter; highly skilled and hands on in both creating clear strategies and plans and delivering practical, pragmatic actions
  • Skilled in solution generation – with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and approach to overcoming obstacles