Imagine a place where your contributions lead to real impact. Welcome to TOMRA, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our mission. From all corners of the world, we transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources. With innovation at our core, we develop and manufacture sensor-based sorting technologies for the global recycling and waste management industry. Our success is reflected in more than 9,000 sorting units installed and a presence in over 100 countries - making TOMRA Recycling a trusted partner for customers around the globe.  

At TOMRA, we encourage a culture of purpose, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to make a real impact - driven by passion, guided by responsibility, and inspired by innovation we make a shared commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity, and we actively cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard. 

Join us in shaping a better future through technology that matters. 

About the role

As P&O Manager - APAC, you play a central role in shaping the future of the APAC organization. The role reports directly to the SVP Head of P&O and works in close partnership with the SVP Head of APAC, supporting all people‑related topics across the region.

Based on TOMRA Recycling’s regionalized divisional strategy, you actively support the establishment and stabilization of the APAC setup, with a strong focus on long‑term success and profitability. Acting as a trusted sparring partner to the SVP Head of APAC, you ensure that people processes, organizational structures, and leadership practices effectively enable the ongoing transformation.

You contribute to building a high‑performing, engaged regional organization and a strong leadership team. A key focus of the role is attracting, developing, and retaining talent to secure sustainable capabilities and future growth across APAC, while shaping a people agenda that drives performance, engagement, and leadership excellence.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted P&O Business Partner to regional leaders, advising on all people‑related topics
• Translate people strategies into pragmatic, easy‑to‑use solutions and ensure clear, effective P&O processes
• Partner with Divisional and Group P&O team to deliver the best solutions for business need
• Drive talent management and leadership development in the region, including talent reviews, leadership onboarding, and development planning
• Support onboarding, retention, engagement, and performance management, fostering a strong culture of accountability and performance
• Shape organizational design, role clarity, and grading in collaboration with Divisional and Group teams
• Support compensation & benefits frameworks across APAC, balancing local market needs with global consistency
• Build and develop the P&O operating model in APAC, ensuring clear roles, standards, and scalable local support
• Contribute as a member of the TOMRA Recycling Global P&O Leadership Team

What you bring to the team

• Experienced P&O leader with a hands‑on, pragmatic, and solution‑focused mindset
• Strong track record in organizational design, reorganization, and change management within matrix organizations
• Able to translate business strategy into people impact (workforce, capabilities, skills, leadership)
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with an understanding of cost structures and financial implications
• Thinks in scenarios, owns a vision, and drives meaningful change — from continuous improvement to transformation
• Influences effectively without formal authority, building trust and navigating complex, cross‑regional stakeholder landscapes
• Fosters a culture of openness, curiosity, and fresh thinking, encouraging new perspectives and constructive challenge
• Customer‑ and service‑oriented, focused on understanding challenges and delivering practical solutions
• Uses data and insights to drive action, actively leveraging people KPIs and dashboards
• Takes ownership and accountability, communicates clearly, and balances decisiveness with the ability to ask for support when needed
• Skilled at balancing operational demands with strategic priorities, working closely with local P&O teams and strengthening the P&O operating model

We are also open to part-time applications (minimum 70% FTE)

Ready to make an impact?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV.

We are looking forward to your application! 

*Tomra does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age and other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.