Senior People & Culture Business Partner, South Asia and Asia Growth Markets

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

Are you a strategic HR professional passionate about driving people-focused transformation across diverse markets? Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is seeking a People & Culture Manager to lead and support our people strategy across South Asia and Asia Growth Markets.

Position Overview/Purpose

The Sr. People & Culture Business Partner, South Asia and Asia Growth Markets is responsible for supporting Cochlear’s global P&C strategies, HR operations, and deliverables within the assigned regions.

This role will guide, advise, and consult employees and people leaders through the full employee lifecycle, including organisational and workforce planning, sourcing and recruitment, capability development, engagement, performance management, talent review and succession planning.

This role manages sensitive employee relations matters, HR compliance within the region, and supports global Centres of Expertise (COEs) in delivering P&C services.

This role will report to the Vice President, People & Culture and work closely with the GM, South Asia, and GM, Asia Growth Markets.

The role will also work collaboratively with global business partners, global and regional COEs, and business colleagues in the region to deliver on Cochlear’s global people strategy and regional operational plan.

About the Role:

As People & Culture Manager, you will:

· Drive Strategic HR Initiatives: Partner with business leaders to deliver people solutions aligned with global and regional priorities, including workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.

· Lead People Processes: Oversee the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, and rewards—ensuring consistency and compliance.

· Coach and Develop Leaders: Build people manager capability through coaching, guidance, and performance support.

· Manage Employee Relations: Handle sensitive cases, ensure compliance with local legislation, and lead investigations and resolution processes.

· Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance HR practices, using data insights to inform decisions and drive impact.

· Collaborate Globally: Work closely with global Centres of Expertise, regional service teams, and business partners to deliver seamless HR support.

Key Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or Communications (Master’s preferred)

· 5+ years of HR experience across the employee lifecycle

· Strong knowledge of employment laws across South Asia and Asia Growth Markets

· Proven ability to coach leaders, manage change, and influence across cultures and hierarchies

· Strategic mindset with strong planning, execution, and decision-making skills

· Fluent in English; additional regional languages are a plus

· Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%)

Why Cochlear?

At Cochlear, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that transforms lives through hearing. This role offers the opportunity to shape people strategy across dynamic markets, collaborate globally, and make a meaningful impact on our workforce and culture.

How to apply?

If you are excited about what you have read and would like to be considered for this role then please submit your resume and a covering letter detailing your suitability for this role.

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential.