The document discusses HR compliance in the Asia Pacific region. It notes that HR compliance involves adhering to employment regulations where a company operates. The Asia Pacific region faces complexity due to diversity across countries in areas like minimum wages. Recent changes in countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India are discussed. The challenges for HR leaders in ensuring compliance across the region are addressed, including creating centers of excellence, balancing corporate policies with local laws, and effectively managing internal and outsourced compliance resources.

1. APAC: The importance of HR ComplianceAPAC HRO SummitBuyers Group MeetingWednesday 11th May 2011© Process HR Pty Ltd 2011DISCLAIMER: This document provides general information. It is not provided as, nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for, professional advice. Process HR Pty Ltd (ACN: 138 826 561) is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from decisions made by clients, correspondents or third parties based upon the information provided in this document.

2. What is HR Compliance?HR compliance is the observance of distinct employment regulations in countries, territories and/or states where an employer has operations involving the direct employment of employees

3. HR compliance may include adherence to legal, conventional and/or cultural obligations

4. HR compliance does not include alternative regulatory obligations resulting from employment – i.e.taxation© Process HR Pty Ltd 2011DISCLAIMER: This document provides general information. It is not provided as, nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for, professional advice. Process HR Pty Ltd (ACN: 138 826 561) is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from decisions made by clients, correspondents or third parties based upon the information provided in this document.

5. IntroductionAPAC – A quick snapshot

6. The complexity of diversity

7. Recent developments

8. The challenge for regional HR Leaders

9. Creating Centres of Excellence

10. Synergising corporate policy with local laws

11. Management versus Machine

12. Q&A© Process HR Pty Ltd 2011DISCLAIMER: This document provides general information. It is not provided as, nor should it be relied upon as a substitute for, professional advice. Process HR Pty Ltd (ACN: 138 826 561) is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from decisions made by clients, correspondents or third parties based upon the information provided in this document.