Global Head of HR - SME

Frazer Jones; Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Global Head of HR for an innovative company in Singapore. This pivotal role involves building a global HR function, driving people strategy, and overseeing talent acquisition and performance management. Ideal candidates have experience in SMEs, a strong grasp of Singapore’s employment laws, and proven success in implementing global HRIS platforms. Compensation is up to SGD 220,000 annually, plus ESOP participation.

Benefits

Participation in employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR leader with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Prior work experience in SMEs or founder-led businesses.
• Strong track record in HR operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s people strategy.
• Build foundational HR infrastructure and scalable processes.
• Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement.

Skills

Building HR from 0 to 1

Implementing global HRIS platforms

Influencing and partnering with C-suite

Understanding of Singapore's employment legislation

Job description

Overview

Frazer Jones is delighted to be exclusively retained for a confidential search to appoint a Global Head of HR for a fast-growing, innovation-led company headquartered in Singapore. This is a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and will be instrumental in designing and building a global HR function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

As a core member of the executive leadership team, the Global Head of HR will lead the development and execution of the company’s people strategy across multiple markets. The role will focus on building foundational HR infrastructure, designing scalable and fit-for-purpose people processes, and enabling business growth through culture, capability and organisational development. A key part of the mandate includes the implementation of a global HRIS platform, ensuring the integration of efficient systems and data-led decision-making across the organisation. This role will also oversee the full spectrum of HR including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, rewards, and operational excellence, while ensuring alignment with the company’s commercial objectives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on and entrepreneurial HR leader with deep experience building HR from 0 to 1 in fast-paced environments. Prior experience working in SMEs or founder-led businesses is essential, with a strong appreciation for the pace, ambiguity and resourcefulness required in such settings. A proven track record in implementing global HRIS platforms and leading HR operational excellence is also critical. The successful candidate must be able to operate with a strategic mindset while driving execution at speed, and bring the confidence to influence and partner closely with C-suite stakeholders. Must have prior HR experience working in Singapore and a strong understanding of Singapore’s employment legislation and manpower regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

Total compensation package for this role will be up to SGD 220,000 per annum, plus participation in the company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOPs).

Details

The role is based in Singapore and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sean Tong at [e-mail] or Cheryl Siah at [e-mail]

Successful referrals are rewarded – if you know of an exceptional HR leader who may be interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To comply with local laws, our Singapore office EA Licence No. is: 17S8475