Senior HR Manager

Presto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm based in Singapore is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead HR strategies and recruitment that support their rapid growth. You will be responsible for implementing policies, recruiting talent, and ensuring compliance across all regions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of HR experience, showcasing both strategic insight and hands-on operational competence. This role offers competitive compensation and an engaging workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive allowances

Modern work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of HR management experience in a global environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable with both strategic and operational HR tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies for a scaling organization.
• Lead and optimize the recruitment lifecycle.
• Build and govern global HR policies and procedures.

Skills

HR management

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Talent acquisition

Tools

HR tech stacks (e.g., Lever, BambooHR)

Job description

About Presto

Founded in 2014, Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm with a global presence. Presto focuses on delivering exceptional value for clients through a rigorous research-driven approach to investment and trade execution. With more than a 100 million trade executions in a day, Presto is a leading financial services firm in both digital assets and traditional finance markets.

What is the Role

As the Senior HR Manager, you will spearhead the development and execution of HR and recruitment strategies that support the scaling of our global organization. You will lead the charge in crafting policies, building high-performing teams, and ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance across all territories. This role requires a strategic thinker who can seamlessly pivot between high-level organizational design and hands-on talent acquisition to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Advisory
  • Organizational Strategy: Design and implement HR strategies tailored for a globally scaling organization, ensuring people initiatives directly support long-term business objectives.
  • Strategic Advisory: Serve as a senior HR consultant to the leadership team, utilizing data-driven insights and "People Analytics" to optimize organizational design and staffing efficiency.
  • Workforce Planning: Architect workforce management strategies that align human capital with evolving business needs, ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time.
• Global HR Operations
  • Employee Lifecycle Management: Standardize and oversee the end-to-end employee journey, from seamless global onboarding to professional offboarding.
  • Global Payroll & Rewards: Ensure 100% accuracy in payroll execution across multiple currencies and tax jurisdictions.
  • Operational Compliance: Lead rigorous auditing of personnel files, ensuring all contracts, NDAs, and compliance documents are signed, stored, and updated in accordance with global data privacy standards.
• Talent Acquisition & Brand
  • Recruitment Lifecycle: Own the end-to-end talent acquisition process, developing innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent in hyper-competitive global markets.
  • Employer Branding: Build and evangelize a robust employer brand that resonates with diverse talent pools and reflects the company’s mission and values.
• Governance, Culture & Development
  • Policy & Governance: Author and govern global HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency, fairness, and strict adherence to local labor legislation across all operating jurisdictions.
  • Performance & Growth: Design and iterate on performance management frameworks and bespoke development programs that catalyze high output and long-term career progression.
  • Culture & Engagement: Partner with leadership to deepen organizational culture, ensuring company values are lived daily and reflected in the employee experience.
  • Leadership Coaching: Provide executive-level coaching to managers, offering solutions for conflict resolution, team dynamics, and leadership development.
  • Team Mentorship: Lead and mentor a dedicated team of HR and recruitment specialists, fostering a proactive business partnership model.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of HR management experience within a fast-paced, dynamic, global environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively connect with all levels of the organization and its international branches.
• Dual Approach: Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach; you are as comfortable designing a global strategy as you are executing daily HR operations.
• Culture Champion: Demonstrated experience in nurturing a motivational workplace culture that upholds company values and drives retention.
• Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record of managing full-cycle recruitment and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies for trading, technical or other specialized roles.

Preferred

• Industry Background: Previous experience in financial services, specifically within a trading, fintech, or investment banking environment.
• Scaling Success: Familiarity with managing hyper-growth phases and establishing HR frameworks in a globally distributed company.
• Systems Literacy: High proficiency in HR tech stacks (e.g., Lever, BambooHR) to automate and streamline people operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Lifestyle Support: Comprehensive allowances and a modern, high-energy work environment.

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