Job DescriptionAs a People & Operations Program Specialist – APAC, you will play a critical role in supporting centralisation initiatives across the region by managing vendor and contractor operations. You will oversee onboarding, PO creation and management, reporting, background verification, and change requests, while collaborating closely with Talent Acquisition teams to coordinate interviews. This role ensures compliance, process efficiency, and timely execution of operational tasks, with strong stakeholder engagement across multiple geographies.
NWhat You'll Do and How You'll Succeed
NVendor & Contractor Onboarding
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- Manage end‐to‐endonboarding of recent vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with governance and risk standards. N
- Initiate background verification processes for contractors and track completion. N
- Communicate onboarding requirements and timelines to vendors and internal teams. N

nPO Management & Reporting
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- Create and managePurchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely updates and reconciliation. N




- Maintain Opex trackers and develop dashboards for financial visibility. N
- Generate and distributemonthly reports on PO status and onboarding progress. N

nTalent AcquisitionSupport
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- Coordinate interviews for new contractors across APAC countries in collaboration with regional TA teams. N
- Ensure smooth scheduling and communication between hiring managers and candidates. N
- Support change requestsrelated to contractor assignments and onboarding. N

nGovernance & Compliance
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- Enforce adherenceto sourcing and procurement policies across markets. N
- Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to mitigate operational risks. N
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and governance reviews. N

nProcess Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
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- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation to reduce manual effort. N
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholde

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