Head of HR Business Partnering- Portfolio Company

Peak XV Partners; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Head of HR Business Partnering to transform its people strategies and culture. This role requires a strategic thought partner who will collaborate with leadership to design agile organizational models and uplift engagement. You will drive initiatives that deepen belonging and purpose, ensuring that the workforce is high-performing and values-driven. With a focus on building leadership capability and implementing people infrastructure, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment. If you are passionate about shaping the future of work, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in People/HRBP roles, ideally in tech.
• Proven track record in driving org design and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into future-ready People strategies.
• Lead culture transformation and energize teams across geographies.

Skills

People Strategy Development

Organizational Design

Cultural Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Development

Cross-Functional Navigation

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across 14 countries and 6 continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates two distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.
• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

The role

Location: Singapore

Team: People and Culture

Reporting line: Chief People Officer

About the Role:

As the Head of HR Business Partnering, you’ll be the go-to strategic partner for our business leaders. You’ll translate business ambitions into people strategies that drive impact—from organizational design to leadership development, from culture shaping to embedding modern people systems.

This is not a “support” role. You will lead the transformation of how our business grows through its people. You’ll work side by side with leadership teams, empowering them to build high-performing, values-driven, and globally competitive organizations.

What You’ll Drive

Be a Strategic Thought Partner

• Turn business goals into future-ready People strategies.
• Design and implement org models that scale with agility.
• Guide senior leaders with insight, empathy, and boldness.

Shape a World-Class Culture

• Spearhead culture transformation that amplifies our values and connects teams across geographies.
• Lead change that sticks, energizes, and inspires.

Uplift Leadership

• Build leadership capability through coaching, programs, and sharp talent insights.
• Co-own leadership bench strength with business heads.

️ Power Up Engagement

• Champion initiatives that deepen belonging, purpose, and joy at work.
• Turn listening into action—bring our feedback loops to life.

Build People Infrastructure That Works

• Land strategic People programs (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession).
• Partner with COEs to make systems delightful and business-relevant.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of progressive experience in People/HRBP roles, ideally in high-growth tech or platform businesses.
• Proven track record of driving org design, cultural change, and exec-level stakeholder management.
• Business-first mindset with deep people empathy.
• Exceptional influencing, storytelling, and cross-functional navigation skills.
• Comfort in ambiguity, velocity, and transformation.
• Passion for building with heart and hustle.

Why Circles?

• Because we provide opportunities for 10x growth.
• Because we are disruptive.
• Because believe in turning the impossible to possible.

Ready to build something exceptional with us? Let’s talk.