Your new company

A fintech firm is looking for a HR Manager/Director

Your new role

The core responsibilities of the HR Manager are as follows:
➢ HR Strategy & Policy Development
o Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks aligned with
legal and regulatory requirements and organisational needs.
o Establish scalable HR frameworks suitable for a growing startup.
o Advise management on HR best practices and people-related matters.
o Support HR‑related inputs for Board and stakeholder discussions, including policies, workforce
planning, and governance matters.
o Ensure compliance with local labour laws and employment regulations.➢ Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
o Partner with leadership to define role profiles, capability requirements, and succession
considerations as the organisation scales.
o Lead end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, onboarding).
o Work with management to plan workforce needs and hiring timelines.
o Develop employer branding and candidate experience strategies.
o Manage relationships with recruiters and hiring platforms where needed.
➢ Performance Management & Compensation
o Design and implement performance appraisal frameworks.
o Support the executive team and Board on compensation structures, benchmarking, and reward
strategies.
o Administer annual performance review cycles and salary reviews.
o Ensure performance management frameworks reinforce NGP's values, behaviours, and collaborative
culture.
o Provide guidance to managers on performance feedback and development planning.
➢ HR Operations
o Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
o Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
o Manage payroll coordination, leave administration, and benefits administration
o Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
➢ Additional Responsibilities (as required in a lean organisation)
These responsibilities are expected to be ad hoc and secondary to the core HR mandate.
o Provide administrative support where needed in a lean startup environment.
o Assist in internal communications and staff announcements.
o Support preparation and coordination of press releases and media materials.
o Help ensure consistent corporate messaging in collaboration with leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience in a similar role will lead to your success, as you will ideally have:
➢ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
➢ 8-10+ years of HR generalist or HR management experience
➢ Prior experience in startups or small, fast-growing organisations strongly preferred
➢ Proven experience developing HR policies and building HR functions from the ground up
➢ Familiarity with local labour laws and compliance requirements
➢ Exposure to regulated environments, financial services, or public‑sector‑linked organisations is an
advantage

What you'll get in return

You will be given the chance to continuously grow in the company due to the expanding business entity, whilst being a part of the team in the growing business.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Francesca at Hays on +65 6027 2257 or email francesca.kok@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion. Referrals are welcome.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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