Director - People Business Partner (APAC)

Who We Are Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,400 firms in nearly 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $9 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with nearly 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva and São Paulo. The Role We are seeking a Director of APAC, People Business Partner to join our Global People Team and lead the people strategy for the APAC region. This leader will play a critical role in aligning global talent strategy with regional business priorities while providing exceptional partnership to local leaders across R&D, Go-To-Market, and G&A functions. APAC is a high-priority growth region for Addepar, and this role will require a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You’ll serve as the most senior People Team member in the region, responsible for enabling business growth, scaling the support model, and shaping employee experience. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a team, beginning with one direct report, and will provide dotted-line leadership to the India-based Talent Acquisition and People Operations team. While the position carries strategic responsibilities, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and build from the ground up will be key to success. This position also requires experience operating in a U.S.-headquartered environment, with the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, functions, and global teams. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is based on the first day of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What You’ll Do Regional Strategy Execution Localize and deliver global people strategies for APAC, tailoring solutions to business objectives, market dynamics, and cultural nuances. Strategic Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to regional business and site leaders across multiple functions on org design, workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives. Hands-On Execution in a Scaling Region In a lean and growing regional structure, balance strategic leadership with hands-on partnership, especially in areas where dedicated support is still scaling. Leadership Coaching Act as a coach and strategic partner, guide and influence senior leaders, site management and local leaders to drive business and people priorities Lead HR harmonization across region by aligning policies, practices, and processes to ensure consistency and operational efficiency. Change Management & Transformation Lead complex change efforts in the region (e.g., site expansions, org redesigns, policy transitions) with a thoughtful, employee-centric approach. Culture & Engagement Co-create and drive the engagement efforts, listening strategies, and localized action planning to shape and sustain a values-aligned culture across APAC. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure people practices comply with local labor laws, manage employee relations issues, and lead investigations as needed in partnership with Legal and ER. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner closely with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent & Organizational Development, Compensation, People Operations), Legal and Global People Business Partners to ensure consistency in program delivery and localized execution. Who You Are Minimum 12+ years of professional experience in HR / people function. An experienced People Business Partner ideally with prior experience leading people strategy in the APAC region. Strong background supporting or operating within a U.S.-headquartered company, with comfort navigating global decision-making, time zones, and cultural alignment. Skilled in coaching, organizational design, performance and talent development, change management, workforce planning, and employee relations. Able to flex between strategic work and hands-on execution, particularly in fast-scaling or lean environments. A collaborative builder with strong relationship skills, excellent judgment, and a people-first mindset. Adept at using data and insights to shape talent decisions and influence senior stakeholders. Experienced in supporting geographically distributed teams and operating with a high degree of agility and independence. A confident, clear communicator with excellent listening and influencing skills across diverse audiences and cultures. Ability to work in a matrix reporting environment. Experience with Workday as an HR system will be highly preferred. Experience working with fast paced SaaS / Software Product / Fintech companies will be nice to have but not required. Important Note - This role requires working from our Pune office 3 days a week (Hybrid work model) Our Values Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes. Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value. Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success. Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry. Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset. In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Addepar is among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making fake job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please be aware that no job offers will be made from Addepar without a formal interview process. Additionally, Addepar will not ask you to purchase equipment or supplies as part of your onboarding process. If you have any questions, please reach out to ta-operations@addepar.com.