Job Opening ID: 34817

APAC Capability Partner

Permanent contract

China - Shanghai, CN

Sep 22, 2026

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

An experienced APAC Capability Partner to help shape the future of talent and capability across our APAC region.
This is a strategic HR role focused on strengthening talent and organizational capability across the region. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Regional HR Managers and business leaders to identify and develop critical talent, build future-ready capabilities, strengthen succession pipelines and drive a consistent, insight-led approach to talent and capability development.
As the key link between HR partnering teams and the central Capability Centre of Excellence, you will translate business needs into actionable talent and capability priorities that strengthen organizational performance and future readiness.

We count on you for:

Talent Planning & Capability

Establish and lead the regional talent planning cadence across APAC.

Design and facilitate regular talent forums that identify talent priorities, succession risks, capability gaps and development opportunities.

Translate business insights into prioritised capability initiatives for the central Capability team.

Monitor regional talent trends and ensure common capability needs are addressed consistently.

Business Partnership

Partner with HR Business Partners and Regional HR Managers to align talent strategies with business priorities.

Provide expert guidance on talent management, succession planning, leadership development and capability planning.

Equip HR teams with practical tools, frameworks and data to support effective talent conversations.

Talent & Succession Management

Support the identification and development of high-potential talent.

Guide HR teams in creating robust development plans and career pathways.

Strengthen succession planning for critical roles and identify actions to close capability gaps.

Capability, Learning & Leadership Development

Assess and prioritise regional capability, skills, and leadership gaps based on business impact and future workforce needs.

Partner with the Capability team to design targeted learning, leadership development, and coaching solutions.

Strengthen leadership effectiveness by building coaching capability and fostering a culture of continuous feedback.

Lead or contribute to strategic talent, capability, and leadership development initiatives.

You will bring:

Significant experience in Talent Management, HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development or Learning & Development.

Strong expertise in talent planning, succession planning and performance management.

Experience designing or improving performance management frameworks.

Ability to facilitate senior talent reviews and influence stakeholders across multiple business areas.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate workforce insights into practical actions.

Experience managing complex projects across regional or global organisations.

Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

A collaborative approach with the ability to build trusted relationships across HR and the business.

You can count on us:

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how talent and capability are managed across a diverse international organisation.
You'll work with senior HR leaders and business stakeholders to create lasting impact, helping build a stronger leadership pipeline, improve organisational capability and ensure our people are ready for the future.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Training platform for all employees

Free language courses (24 languages available)

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological

Additional information:

Must be based in Asia (China, India, South Korea, Japan, Thailand)

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.