Global People & Operations Manager

ImpactAlpha; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time salaried position with benef

Career with purpose and impact

Authentic communication, collaboration

Professional development and growth

Work with a globally recognized impact

Access to Google Workspace, MS Office,

Job summary

Circulate Capital is seeking a Global People and Operations Manager to lead HR and infrastructure operations from its Singapore headquarters. You will own the employee lifecycle, policies, and total rewards, while guiding IT risk management and vendor relationships to support a growing firm.

You will partner with the Executive Committee to shape culture, drive engagement, and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing HR systems in SMBs or nonprofits under 200 employees.
• Experience with international operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluent English written and spoken; strong communication with executives.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoho, Zoom.
• Interest in impact, sustainability and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Manage full People lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Maintain and improve HR policies in line with labor laws.
• Collaborate with Leadership Forum to drive culture and engagement.
• Coordinate HR reporting including LP and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee HR data systems such as Zoho People.
• Handle incidents, grievances, and whistle-blowing per policies.
• Evaluate third-party providers and contract renewals.
• Oversee internal communications, newsletters and knowledge assets.
• Support IT policy reviews and tech risk management.
• Liaise with third-party IT service providers.
• Manage procurement for equipment and services.
• Assist Executive Committee on firmwide projects.
• Serve as office manager at Singapore HQ.

Skills

People management

HR policies

Culture building

Vendor management

IT risk management

Office management

English communication

Zoho People

Google Workspace

Tools

Zoho People

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Zoom Workplace

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Job description

About Circulate Capital

Circulate Capital is the leading circular economy investment platform operating in high-growth markets across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 2018 by supply chain experts and industry leaders from major multinational corporations including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, Chanel, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Mondelēz International, the firm has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable investment practices. The company currently manages approximately US$485 million in assets under management and has built a portfolio of over 30 investments across its operating regions. Circulate Capital maintains on-the-ground teams comprising 40+ professionals distributed across South and Southeast Asia and Latin America, demonstrating its commitment to deep regional engagement and local market understanding. The firm operates from its headquarters in Singapore, which serves as the strategic center for its global operations. Circulate Capital partners with a diverse range of investors including global brands, development finance institutions, family offices, and institutional investors to identify and scale circular economy solutions in underserved markets. The firm is currently in the process of scaling its Asia growth private equity strategy, reflecting its expansion ambitions in the region. The company is actively committed to creating a workplace where authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion enable employees to develop professionally while contributing to meaningful impact in sustainability and circular economy development. Circulate Capital operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this Role

The Global People and Operations Manager position represents a critical role within Circulate Capital’s organizational structure, responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm’s core people and infrastructure needs. This manager plays an essential role in ensuring that policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented across the entire organization, while maintaining systems that serve both the team and the firm’s mission as a leading circular economy investment management company. The role encompasses two primary functional areas: People management and Infrastructure operations. The manager will oversee the complete employee lifecycle, from recruitment and hiring through to offboarding and exits, while also ensuring that Circulate Capital’s human resources policies remain compliant with labor laws across multiple jurisdictions where the firm operates. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for managing and improving the firm’s Total Rewards program, coordinating culture-building initiatives, and ensuring proper handling of HR-related incidents and grievances. On the infrastructure side, the manager will support the firm’s internal policy review processes, implement IT and technology risk management policies, and serve as the primary liaison with third-party service providers. The role also includes responsibility for procurement processes, office management at the Singapore headquarters, and providing operational support to the Executive Committee on special firmwide projects. The position reports to the Chief Impact and Operations Officer and is envisioned as a full-time salaried role with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete People lifecycle including recruitment, hiring, work permits, onboarding, performance management, professional and career development, benefits administration, and offboarding
• Maintain and improve Circulate Capital’s HR policies and practices (Total Rewards) ensuring consistency with labor laws across relevant jurisdictions
• Collaborate with the Executive Committee and Leadership Forum to develop and manage culture-building and employee engagement opportunities throughout the year
• Coordinate and support HR-related reporting requirements including LP and regulatory reporting
• Manage HR-related data systems such as Zoho People
• Ensure formal and consistent response to incidents, conflicts, grievances, and whistle-blowing in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Evaluate and engage third-party service providers, execute related contracts, and maintain accurate record-keeping including contract status monitoring and renewal planning
• Manage internal corporate communications including newsletters and oversee Team Portal, Kudos, and other knowledge management assets
• Support Circulate Capital’s internal policy review processes in collaboration with the Finance, Operations and Compliance subcommittee
• Implement IT and technology risk management policies, balancing regulatory requirements and employee needs
• Serve as primary liaison between the team and third-party IT service providers
• Manage procurement processes and contracts for key equipment and services
• Support the Executive Committee on special firmwide projects as needed
• Serve as office manager and primary point of contact for operations at the Singapore HQ office

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of direct experience managing human resources systems at a small to medium-sized business or nonprofit organization (fewer than 200 employees)
• Experience working for international operations with presence in multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments
• Demonstrated alignment with Circulate Capital’s values: Courageous, Collaborative, Respectful, and Responsible
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology and tools for productivity, efficiency, and connection
• Ability to present information in English clearly, concisely, and engagingly in both written and oral formats to diverse stakeholders including senior executives, colleagues, job applicants, and members of the media or general public
• Commitment to excellence with curiosity and interest in learning and openness to feedback
• Positive “can do” approach to meeting operational needs of a growing firm with ability to act quickly and accurately under pressure
• Proficiency with Google Workplace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoho products, Zoom Workplace, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus
• Further interest in impact, sustainability, and cultural diversity is highly preferred
• Knowledge of additional languages such as Mandarin, Indonesian Bahasa, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, or Vietnamese is welcome

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with benefits
• Career with purpose and impact in the circular economy sector
• Workplace culture emphasizing authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized impact investment firm
• Access to company systems and tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoho products, and Zoom Workplace