Head of People

Bjak
Full Time Singapore Posted 1 week ago
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Job Overview

This hands-on role involves owning and operating the full spectrum of human resources across a global organization, covering employees in multiple countries. Responsibilities include building and scaling the HR function in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, with a focus on execution in hiring, performance management, leadership support, and complex people matters. The role works closely with founders and senior leaders as a trusted advisor and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end HR function globally, including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations.
  • Personally lead and support critical hiring across technical, commercial, and corporate roles, ensuring hiring quality, speed, and consistency across regions.
  • Partner closely with founders and senior leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Build and operate performance management, feedback, and development frameworks that are simple, practical, and actively used by managers.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen alignment, retention, and execution, while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • Act as a hands-on HRBP for senior leaders and managers, supporting day-to-day people decisions, performance issues, and organizational changes.
  • Own global payroll, compensation, benefits, and employment structures, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance across all countries.
  • Manage HR compliance, employment contracts, policies, and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, working with external advisors or EORs where needed.
  • Design and continuously improve HR processes and systems that scale with the business without slowing it down.
  • Build, mentor, and lead the HR team over time, with a strong bias toward high ownership and execution.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading end-to-end HR in a fast-growing, international organization.
  • Strong hands-on background with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
  • Experience managing HR across multiple countries, including a mix of local entities, remote employees, and third-party employment structures.
  • Solid expertise across talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll, and HR operations.
  • Strong judgment and business acumen, with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • High ownership mindset – comfortable rolling up sleeves and solving problems directly.
  • Ability to work closely with founders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.