Vice President / Head of Human Resources

Location

Singapore (Headquarters)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Function

Human Resources

Scope

Global

About the Organization

A fast-growing, multinational infrastructure platform headquartered in Singapore, focused on developing and operating large-scale, next-generation digital infrastructure across Asia. Established in recent years, the organization supports major global clients and is positioned at the forefront of demand driven by cloud computing and AI.

With active developments across multiple Southeast Asian markets, the organization delivers scalable, sustainable infrastructure solutions designed to support long-term digital transformation. As it enters a new phase of growth, the company is building a high-performing, globally competitive workforce aligned with the standards of leading international technology and infrastructure firms.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced HR executive who has built and led people functions in globally operating infrastructure, technology, or related environments.

You will be responsible for the full HR agenda, including:

• Talent strategy
• Organizational design
• Total rewards
• People operations
• Culture and engagement
• Employer branding

The role involves scaling an early-stage HR function into a robust, multi-country capability that supports rapid expansion.

The ideal candidate understands global talent ecosystems and has experience working across Western and Asian markets. You should be adept at operating in culturally diverse environments and establishing governance standards that meet expectations of sophisticated stakeholders and investors.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Organizational Design

• Develop and execute a global people strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning for rapid scale
• Advise senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and change management
• Establish HR governance, policies, and reporting frameworks aligned with international standards

Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Build a high-performing recruitment function to attract top-tier talent across regions
• Develop a strong employer brand to compete with leading global firms
• Lead executive hiring strategies and manage external search partners
• Implement structured hiring frameworks, including competency models and assessment standards

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Design competitive total rewards programs across multiple markets
• Benchmark compensation against global industry peers
• Oversee global mobility programs, expatriate policies, and relocation structures
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax requirements, and statutory obligations

People Operations & Compliance

• Scale HR operations, including systems, payroll, lifecycle management, and analytics
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations across all operating countries
• Develop policies aligned with global standards of governance and transparency
• Drive efficiency through technology and process improvement

Culture, Performance & Leadership Development

• Define and strengthen organizational culture centered on performance, ownership, and integrity
• Implement performance management systems that drive accountability and development
• Design leadership programs for a diverse, multinational workforce
• Lead employee engagement and internal communication initiatives

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing HR team across multiple disciplines
• Manage external HR vendors, consultants, and recruitment partners
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to enable data-driven decision-making

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Significant international experience across multiple regions
• Proven track record of building HR functions and scaling organizations during high-growth phases
• Experience recruiting and managing senior talent across global markets
• Expertise in global mobility, expatriate programs, and cross-border employment frameworks
• Strong experience establishing governance and compliance structures in multi-country environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong global mindset with cultural fluency across Western and Asian environments
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and boards
• Excellent communication skills in diverse and multinational settings
• Strong commercial acumen linking HR strategy to business outcomes
• Data-driven approach with experience in workforce analytics and reporting
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion

Education

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) are advantageous

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, infrastructure, technology, or large-scale development environments
• Exposure to major corporate milestones such as fundraising, IPOs, or M&A
• Familiarity with employment practices in both Western and Asian markets
• Experience building global employer branding and talent pipelines
• Knowledge of HR technology platforms and multi-country HRIS implementation
• Established network within HR and executive search communities

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead the global HR function in a high-growth environment
• Exposure to large-scale, future-focused infrastructure projects
• International and diverse working environment
• Entrepreneurial culture with strong ownership and impact
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application along with an updated CV of yours detailing your relevant experience to this job ad.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Recruitment Consultant: Ken Tan

EA Registration No: R22111317

EA License No: 16S8194