Head of HR(Vice President)

PeopleSearch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSearch is seeking a seasoned Head of HR to design and execute a global people strategy aligned with rapid business growth. You will partner with the CEO and senior leadership to shape organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and talent development.

You will lead the full Talent Acquisition function across regions, drive leadership development, and oversee compensation, benefits, and employee relations while ensuring compliance and people analytics inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Master's degree and/or HR certification (SHRM, CIPD, IHRP) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience as Head of HR, HR Director, VP HR, or equivalent in a multinational organization.
• Strong background in talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation & benefits, and employee relations.
• Experience managing HR across multiple countries and diverse workforce populations.
• Demonstrated success in supporting business growth, organizational transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR governance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working closely with executive leadership teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global people strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Lead the full talent acquisition function to attract, hire, and retain top talent across multiple regions.
• Drive leadership development, talent management, and employee development initiatives.
• Build and maintain a high-performance culture through performance management and employee engagement programs.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition programs to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead employee relations, culture-building initiatives, and change management programs.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures comply with local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize people analytics and HR metrics to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the HR team while supporting organizational transformation and business expansion.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Organizational development

Employee relations

Compensation & benefits

HR governance

Change management

People analytics

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree and/or HR certification (SHRM, CIPD, IHRP) preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global people strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.

• Lead the full talent acquisition function to attract, hire, and retain top talent across multiple regions.

• Drive leadership development, talent management, and employee development initiatives.

• Build and maintain a high-performance culture through performance management and employee engagement programs.

• Oversee compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition programs to ensure market competitiveness.

• Lead employee relations, culture-building initiatives, and change management programs.

• Ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures comply with local employment laws and regulatory requirements.

• Utilize people analytics and HR metrics to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.

• Develop, mentor, and lead the HR team while supporting organizational transformation and business expansion.

Candidate Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

• Master's degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, IHRP) is preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.

• Proven experience as Head of HR, HR Director, VP HR, or equivalent in a multinational organization.

• Strong background in talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation & benefits, and employee relations.

• Experience managing HR across multiple countries and diverse workforce populations.

• Demonstrated success in supporting business growth, organizational transformation, and change management initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR governance, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working closely with executive leadership teams.

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.