Senior Manager, People Business Partner - APJ

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Get to know Okta<br><br></strong></span>Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.<br><br>At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. <br><br>Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.</p></div><div class="p-rich_text_section"> <p><strong>Role Overview <br></strong>We are seeking a Senior Manager, People Business Partner to lead the People strategy for our APJ region (excluding India). Based in Singapore, you will partner directly with the SVP, General Manager of APJ and serve as the strategic consultant to regional leadership ensuring our talent strategy scales with our business objectives. As a Senior Manager, you will manage a team of two People Business Partners, providing them with mentorship and direction while personally advising senior regional executives. Reporting to the Global PBP Leader for Field Sales, you will ensure that global strategies are localized effectively across APJ’s diverse markets while maintaining high-performance standards across the board. <br><br><strong>Essential Duties Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Regional Strategic Advisory:</strong> Provide expert counsel to APJ executives on organizational development, change management, and team effectiveness. You will act as a "truth-teller" and coach to leaders navigating high-growth challenges.</li> <li><strong>Team Leadership: </strong>Direct and develop two People Business Partners. You are responsible for their performance, career growth, and the consistent delivery of HR services across your territory.</li> <li><strong>Talent Succession Advocacy: </strong>Drive the regional talent agenda, focusing on enhancing leadership quality and building a robust succession bench for critical regional roles. Global Regional Alignment: Partner with the Global PBP Leader for Field Sales to ensure regional initiatives align with global business motions, while providing the necessary "APJ lens" to global programs.</li> <li><strong>Workforce Strategy: </strong>Collaborate with Finance and Global PBPs to drive the APJ workforce plan. Maintain deep knowledge of regional budgets and product roadmaps to ensure proactive human capital allocation.</li> <li><strong>Complex Coaching: </strong>Guide managers through the resolution of complex People issues, including high-stakes performance management, total rewards, and regional labor relations (excluding India).</li> <li><strong>Data-Driven Insights: </strong>Analyze regional People metrics to identify trends in retention and engagement. Propose evidence-based solutions to improve the employee experience and sales productivity. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Knowledge Requirements </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>APJ Regional Expertise: </strong>Strong knowledge of labor practices and market nuances across Singapore, Australia/NZ, Japan, Korea, and SE Asia. Managerial Acumen: Proven ability to lead and inspire other HR professionals; you are a mentor who raises the bar for your team.</li> <li><strong>Executive Presence: </strong>Ability to build immediate credibility with senior leaders (VP/SVP level) and navigate complex matrix structures.</li> <li><strong>Agility Resilience:</strong> Thrives in a fast-paced technology environment; able to maintain high standards of deliverables under pressure. Effective Communicator: Exceptional ability to influence and communicate across diverse cultures and various levels of the organization.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education Experience Requiremen ... (truncated, view full listing at source)