Head of Human Resources

PeopleSearch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSearch in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Global HR Leader to align talent strategy with growth objectives across APAC and beyond. You will drive organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development while partnering with the C-suite on critical change initiatives.

The role requires 15+ years in HR, with 5+ years in senior leadership, and strong international experience. You will shape employer branding, compensation, and mobility practices, while scaling HR operations and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role overseeing the full HR function.
• Strong international HR experience across APAC and ideally Western markets (US, Europe, or Australia).
• Proven experience scaling organizations, building HR infrastructure, and managing multi-country HR operations.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, GPHR, CIPD) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global HR strategy aligning talent, organizational design, and workforce planning with growth objectives.
• Partner with C-suite on leadership development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing talent acquisition function across multiple countries.

Skills

Global HR strategy

Leadership development

Talent acquisition

Organizational design

Workforce planning

People analytics

HR governance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, GPHR, CIPD)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

People analytics tools

Job description

• Lead and execute the global HR strategy, aligning talent, organizational design, and workforce planning with business growth objectives.
• Partner with the C-suite on leadership development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing talent acquisition function capable of attracting top infrastructure, engineering, commercial, and corporate talent across multiple countries.
• Develop employer branding and recruitment strategies to compete for talent against leading technology, infrastructure, and professional services firms.
• Design and manage global compensation, benefits, incentive programs, and mobility frameworks to ensure market competitiveness and compliance.
• Oversee HR operations including HRIS, payroll, employee lifecycle management, people analytics, and HR governance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, data privacy requirements, and statutory obligations in all operating markets
• Drive a high-performance culture by implementing performance management, employee engagement, leadership development, and retention programs.
• Build, lead, and scale the HR team while managing external HR vendors, consultants, and executive search partners.
• Establish HR KPIs, reporting frameworks, and data-driven decision-making processes to support leadership visibility and business outcomes.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role overseeing the full HR function.
• Strong international HR experience across APAC and ideally Western markets (US, Europe, or Australia).
• Proven experience scaling organizations, building HR infrastructure, and managing multi-country HR operations.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA and HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, GPHR, CIPD) are advantageous.