Human Resources Operations Specialist

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

The HR Operations Specialist, APAC role is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse, collaborative, and truly global team. In this position, you’ll play a key role in shaping a seamless, positive employee experience—supporting employees and leaders across the organization while contributing to the smooth delivery of HR operations in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What will you do

You will ensure efficiency and accuracy across transactional HR Operations responsibilities aligned to all phases of the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to:

• Data entry and audits in local and global HR systems, including HRIS and time and absence tools and systems
• Support recruitment activities and coordinate with Hiring Managers and our Talent Acquisition team
• Issue employment contracts and agreements
• Facilitate new joiner processes to ensure completion of all requirements, including compliance with training requirements and internal processes for new joiners
• Maintain employee files, making certain files are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements and aligned to internal procedures
• Support offboarding processes for employees, handle inquiries, prepare required documentation and partner with internal teams to facilitate a well-coordinated exit
• Support and coordinate requirements for disciplinaries, as directed by HRBPs
• Liaise with internal support functions to coordinate workflows and ensure successful and timely completion of internal procedures. Key stakeholder groups may include, but are not limited to: Global HR colleagues: HRIS, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs and other internal support functions such as IT, Legal, Finance, Operations.

What do we look for

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in HR Operations with strong expertise supporting employees in India and other APAC countries, ideally within a multinational matrix organization.
• Strong expertise in WORKDAY and demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Fluency in English is required.

Soft skills: Planning, Organisation and Coordination, Results-oriented, Analytical & Problem Solver, Innovative and Customer Focus

What's in it for you

• Hybrid role for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive pay + Bonus & Reward opportunities.
• QH University: Excellent ongoing training programs for all levels.
• Annual volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice, our Global Giving Program.
• Wellbeing, Inclusion, Mentorship and other attractive programs.
• Access to real career growth opportunities

Who we are

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering applications present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe , Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and let's do great things together!