About Us

Our client is a high-growth artificial intelligence pioneer headquartered in China, driving cutting-edge innovations in AI. As we rapidly expand our presence in Singapore and across Southeast Asia, we are seeking a dynamic HR Lead to build and scale our local talent operations, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top-tier AI professionals in a competitive market.

Role Overview

As the HR Lead for Singapore, you will be the cornerstone of our people strategy, responsible for establishing HR operations from the ground up. This is a high-impact role combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring deep expertise in Singapore’s talent landscape and labor regulations. You will partner closely with global leadership to align HR initiatives with our hyper-growth objectives while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Singapore, from sourcing to onboarding, focusing on niche AI/tech roles.

2. HR Operations & Compliance

• Establish and optimize HR policies, systems, and processes compliant with Singapore labor laws (Employment Act, CPF, PDPA, etc.).
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and immigration/work pass processes.

3. Performance & Growth

• Implement scalable performance management frameworks tailored to a fast-paced tech environment.
• Design career development programs and learning initiatives to upskill teams in AI/emerging technologies.

4. Culture & Engagement

• Champion our core values and cultivate a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Design employee engagement initiatives (e.g., hackathons, AI learning labs) to foster innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within high-growth tech/AI companies or multinationals.
• Proven track record of scaling HR functions in Singapore, including hiring for specialized technical roles.
• Deep expertise in Singapore employment law, compensation trends, and work visa regulations.
• Passion for AI/tech and understanding of technical talent profiles.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build HR from scratch for a rising AI leader.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and career growth.