HR Manager

ROPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking startup in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Manager to build and operate core HR processes in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with local laws, and developing HR policies. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of HR experience, ideally in startups, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits aligned with market standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Dynamic startup environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR, People Operations, or related functions.
• Experience in fast-paced startup environments.
• Solid understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Develop clear HR policies for the startup.

Skills

HR Management

Employee lifecycle management

Compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

Ropedia is a Singapore-based, early-stage AI startup focused on building the data infrastructure for spatial and physical intelligence. Our core team brings together expertise from Tsinghua, Meta, Google, and UC Berkeley, and we have already achieved early-stage commercial viability.

We develop proprietary wearable and mobile capture devices and models to collect, recover, and reconstruct multimodal human Xperience in real-world scenarios. Our mission is to power the next generation of World Models and Embodied AI. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical coverage, in line with market standards.

Role Overview

Location: Singapore

Type: Full-time

As our HR Manager, you will be responsible for building and operating the core people processes that support a fast-moving startup environment. This is a hands-on role covering HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and people policies, while working closely with founders to scale the team responsibly.

This role combines execution and judgment, whereby you will design lightweight processes, ensure compliance, and help the company grow without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

A. HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, documentation)
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation
• Oversee payroll, benefits, leave management, and statutory filings (directly or via vendors)
• Work with external advisors on legal, tax, or employment matters when needed

B. Hiring & People Support

• Coordinate interview processes and candidate communications
• Support offer preparation, contracts, and onboarding
• Ensure a smooth and professional candidate and employee experience

C. Other HR Roles

• Develop and implement clear, startup-appropriate HR policies
• Establish performance review and feedback processes (lightweight and practical)
• Support founding team on basic people issues (communication, expectations, etc.)

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR, People Operations, or a related function
• Experience in startups or fast-moving environments
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR operations
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Comfortable working independently with minimal structure
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to international or cross-border employment
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll systems, and recruitment tools
• Interest in startup culture and building from scratch