HR Manager (HR Operations, start-up) - Geylang

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact.

• Set up and oversee day-to-day HR operations, processes, and systems to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with local labor regulations and employment practices.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks suited for a start-up environment.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: from job postings, sourcing, interviews, to onboarding.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and build recruitment strategies.
• Support employer branding initiatives to position the company as an attractive workplace in the financial services industry.

• Oversee and administer payroll, compensation, and benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and benefits providers.
• Support annual review and performance-linked bonus processes.

• Champion company culture by fostering engagement, collaboration, and retention initiatives.
• Support training and development activities to grow employee capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership on HR-related matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of HR experience, ideally in financial services or start-up/lean environments.
• Strong generalist background covering HR operations, recruitment, and payroll.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and HR compliance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders.
• Singaporeans only.