Head of People and Culture

people in motion pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard in Singapore is seeking a People & Culture Manager to lead recruitment, engagement, and development as the company expands across Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East. You will build scalable systems that support high-performing teams and strengthen our culture of growth and community.

You bring 5+ years in HR with proven success in people strategy or organisational culture. A passion for sport, education, or hospitality is a plus, and you will partner with universities and

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR experience in people strategy or organisational culture.
• Proven ability to build systems, structure, and meaningful impact.
• Experience in sport, education, or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead The Yard's full People & Culture function — recruitment, engagement, development, and retention.
• Build systems and frameworks that foster passionate, high-performing teams.
• Develop partnerships with universities and sports institutions to attract emerging talent.
• Design learning, wellbeing, and performance programs that help our people grow.
• Champion our culture of growth, excellence, and community across all locations.

Skills

People strategy

Culture development

System building

Stakeholder management

Sport industry experience

Job description

Are you a passionate HR leader who loves building people, culture, and systems that bring out the best in teams? At The Yard, we're redefining youth sport in Singapore and beyond - and we're looking for a People & Culture Manager to help us shape the next chapter of our growth.

For over 15 years, The Yard has inspired thousands of young athletes through world-class gymnastics programs, purpose-built facilities, and a global coaching team united by one mission: To build better humans through sport. Now we're expanding - across Singapore, Thailand, and the Middle East - and we need a People & Culture Manager to help us build the pathways for the champions of tomorrow by empowering the people who make it happen.

What You'll Do

• Lead The Yard's full People & Culture function - recruitment, engagement, development, and retention.
• Build systems and frameworks that foster passionate, high-performing teams.
• Develop partnerships with universities and sports institutions to attract emerging talent.
• Design learning, wellbeing, and performance programs that help our people grow.
• Champion our culture of growth, excellence, and community across all locations.

Who You Are

• 5+ years' HR experience with proven success in people strategy or organisational culture.
• A system-builder who thrives on structure, clarity, and meaningful impact.
• Passionate about people, sport, and developing potential.
• Confident, proactive, and adaptable in fast-growing environments.
• Experience in sport, education, or hospitality industries is a plus.

Why The Yard

• Purpose with impact - your work shapes the experience of those inspiring young athletes every day.
• Autonomy & ownership - design and lead a function that will scale regionally.
• Community & innovation - be part of a team that believes in excellence, creativity, and growth.

Ready to bring your HR expertise to the world of sport and make a real impact?