Human Resources Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Director (HRD) to lead our HR function in a fast-paced, innovation-driven tech environment. The HRD will play a strategic role in shaping the company's talent strategy, organizational development, culture, and employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR leadership within the technology sector and a proven ability to drive change and business results through people strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall HR strategy aligned with the company's vision, values, and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, and talent strategies.
• Lead initiatives to shape a high-performance, inclusive, and purpose-driven company culture.
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring attraction and retention of top tech talent.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to build and strengthen the employer brand across multiple platforms.
• Establish talent pipelines for critical technical and leadership roles.
• Design and implement scalable L&D programs to upskill employees and support career progression, particularly for technical and leadership tracks.
• Promote a continuous learning culture with measurable ROI from training initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of a performance management system that fosters real-time feedback, goal alignment, and career development.
• Lead change management efforts during organizational transformation and growth phases.
• Analyse organizational structures and recommend changes to improve efficiency and agility.
• Oversee the development and administration of compensation structures, incentive programs, and benefits tailored to the tech industry.
• Benchmark against market data to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Maintain a positive employee relations environment that encourages open communication, trust, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and HR best practices in all jurisdictions the company operates.
• Address complex employee relations issues with discretion and integrity.
• Leverage HRIS and analytics to drive data-informed decisions in areas such as turnover, productivity, engagement, and DEI.
• Evaluate and implement HR technologies to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

Key Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in a technology-driven organization.
• Proven experience leading HR functions through periods of rapid growth, restructuring, or digital transformation.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of HR practices in high-growth tech environments, including remote and hybrid team management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Chinese language skills (reading and writing) for effective communication.
• Experience with global HR operations or scaling HR in international markets.
• Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CIPD.
• Experience working in agile environments or with product/engineering teams.