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Role Summary
With the continued potential of the SEA/K market and UMGs plans for growth in the region, the VP of People, Inclusion and Culture (PIC) SEA/K, will be a key Executive business partner, a member of the SEA/K leadership team and an enabler of the companys overall regional strategies. The VP of PIC will lead across Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea.
The VP of PIC will not only lead and develop the capabilities of UMG PIC function in the region but will also play a pivotal role in enabling the growth of the commercial business, enhancing management expertise and strategically shaping and nurturing a forward-thinking and positive culture for the company - whilst directly supporting the various territory MDs, regional executives and the CEO of SEA/K.
Within the PIC function itself, this leader will oversee the whole PIC lifecycle and provide impactful end-to-end executive business partnering, whilst effectively designing and implementing new local processes and controls to facilitate transformational growth and ensuring best practice handling of Employee Relations issues. In addition to the regional specifics, the VP of PIC SEA/K will act as the focal point for the implementation for Global UMG people strategies, initiatives and systems whilst also helping ensure adherence to the UMG code of conduct.
This role is based in Singapore but the incumbent will be required to travel regularly to partner with management in the territories of the region effectively.
Your role:
Business Partnership:
Support the CEO of SEA (K), the SEA/K territory MDs and other regional executives, in enhancing all aspects of their organizational capabilities to build best practice business structures, drive company success and maximise the achievement of people and commercial objectives across SEA/K.
Strategic PIC Planning:
Continually assess the PIC needs of UMG operation in the region and along with the CEO of SEA/K and the SVP of PIC, develop a strategic plan to address the requirements of each location.
This will include the creation and maintenance of action plans covering (amongst other areas) talent acquisition, onboarding, learning & development, leadership and management development, employee relations, systems and administration.
Organisational Development:
Develop optimal structures and clear accountabilities, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to maximize team performance and achieve goals as the business and organization continues to evolve.
Ensure a cohesive talent acquisition philosophy for each market, and that the recruiting processes attracts the highest calibre of candidates for all positions.
Roll out effective management training processes to ensure business leaders are provided with appropriate tools
Code of Conduct Compliance / Policy development:
Ensure and enforce strict compliance with UMGs code of conduct and other business and PIC policies and procedures across each territory.
In conjunction with the SEA(K) CFO, the SVP of Legal and Business affairs and the UMG compliance team, act as a trusted and impartial guide to the CEO of SEA/K, the territory MDs and other executives to ensure they maintain proper adherence to the code of conduct and other compliance related policies.
Take ownership of and responsibility for, all significant ER issues in the region. Ensure proper process is followed for any ER scenario, escalating any issues or concerns appropriately where required.
Other Business Support:
Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with all colleagues and support cross-functional teamwork within the SEA(K) and Greater China region, the London based AMEA team and the UMG head office in L.A.
Partner with leadership to transfer and embed UMG culture to any acquisitions as appropriate.
Manage and implement solutions related to workforce analytics and HRIS. Ensure in partnership with the CFO OF SEA(K), that staff costs are managed effectively and in line with the overall company budget, plans and strategy.
Functional Management:
Build, develop and grow an efficient and effective PIC function that is aligned with the needs of the organisation, the company culture and serves as a true partner to the business.
Manage an effective PIC Dept ensuring the smooth running of each PIC element, the growth and development of all PIC employees and ensures the continued trust and confidence of the business as regards their work with the PIC function.
About you:
The VP of PIC - SEA/K, is a PIC professional and true business partner, with highly effective leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. They will have a strong organisational development track record and a business mindset.
Ideal Experience
12+ years management experience in PIC, including PIC generalist and business partnering roles, with particular strengths in talent acquisition and embedding PIC processes.
Experience in learning & development, organizational development, employee relations, compliance, PIC administration, etc.
Experience in Media or sectors with similar business dynamics and requirements preferred.
Experience and understanding of matrixed and functional reporting relationships.
5-10+ years working experience in the SEA (K) region
Understanding of relevant labour and employment laws and regulations in Korea, Singapore, The Philippines, Malaysia, Indochina, Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam (or the majority of these territories)
8+ years experience in a multinational or international corporate environment with exposure to stringent compliance and governance codes
Undergraduate degree in business or related field an advantage
Fluent in English and at least one local territory language (fluency in or understanding of more than one local language an advantage).
Critical Leadership Capabilities
Building People Capability
Spends time and probes to develop a clear perception of employees behaviours and how these impact performance.
Gives critical feedback in behavioural terms and discusses suggestions for improvement.
Creates / Uses existing relevant programs to support employees career growth in individual ways.
Creates / Uses a management development process to focus the development effort for the leadership team.
Collaborating and Influencing
Deploys effective negotiation skills in an organizationally astute manner. Able to engender and build a culture where all sides act as true peers and decisions are shared.
Works cross-functionally and in a highly inclusive manner to achieve results through influence and the use of soft power in a positive and collaborative way.
Takes a proactive approach in communicating. Spends time identifying all internal and external stakeholders. Meeting or connects with all of them to shape a consensus when required.
Employs strong interpersonal, teaming and communication skills at all levels and across regions and cultures, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels and sustain independent views.
Driving Business Goals
Acts to surpass goals, seizing opportunities to gain successful outcomes, even under adverse circumstances.
Sets goals that are ambitious but realistic for themselves and their team, geared to organizational objectives. Understands principles of continuous improvement and innovation.
Personal Characteristics
Passionate about music, digital, mobile, social networks, innovation and disruption.
Attentive to important details but also decisive/cuts through as needed.
Possesses bias for action and results.
Able to follow up systematically and execute efficiently.
Constantly strives for self-improvement and innovation, and to exceed expectations.
Resourceful, proactive, hands-on, and willing to pursue objectives relentlessly and tenaciously.
Effective in fast-paced and entrepreneurial circumstances. Flexible and adaptable in complex, ambiguous and fluid situations and a constantly evolving environment.
Good organization and project planning and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage priorities and complexity.
Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to convey complex information to audiences at all levels in an articulate and compelling manner.
Shows the highest standards of honesty, integrity, discretion, principled leadership and business ethics.
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Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About us:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.
UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.
Job Category:
People, Inclusion & Culture
