Senior People Operations Partner, APJ

The Senior People Operations Partner serves as the primary strategic People Operations partner for leaders and employees across the APJ region. This role combines regional partnership, program support, operational excellence, and risk management to ensure people programs are effectively implemented and scaled across the region. The Senior People Operations Partner works closely with leaders, People Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and Recruiting teams to drive organizational effectiveness, operational readiness, and compliance with company policies and employment requirements. The role serves as a key bridge between global people strategies and regional execution, ensuring initiatives are successfully implemented while addressing the unique needs and complexities of the APJ region. What you will do: Strategic Program Leadership Support regional implementation of People programs and initiatives Support performance management, talent, and compensation processes Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful program execution Manage regional workstreams for high-impact organizational projects Regional Compliance & Governance Partner with the Global Compliance & Infrastructure Lead to operationalize global compliance requirements within APJ Coordinate implementation of policy updates and employment-related requirements Identify emerging regional risks and recommend mitigation strategies Growth & Expansion Initiatives Lead regional workstreams related to entity transitions, workforce expansions, and operational changes Coordinate vendor assessments and regional operational requirements Ensure people processes effectively support business growth objectives Process Excellence & Optimization Identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and employee experience Drive automation and workflow optimization initiatives Partner on Workday and systems-related process improvements Establish operational governance and reporting mechanisms Monitor program effectiveness and recommend enhancements Support regional immigration and mobility matters, partnering with employees, internal stakeholders, and external immigration providers as needed What you bring along: Experience in People Operations within a global, multi-country organization Demonstrated experience supporting and driving People initiatives across APJ, ideally including markets such as India, Singapore, Australia, and Japan Strong understanding of country-specific employment practices, compliance requirements, and People Operations processes Experience supporting international growth and expansion, including entity setup/transitions, new-country launches, or workforce expansion Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional, multi-country initiatives and partner effectively with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, and People teams Perks Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries. Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare. Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options. Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries. A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee. Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites. Culture - We All Shape It As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture. Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here . Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse. Equal Opportunity & Privacy ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.