Head of People & Talent Development - FinTech $1.3M

• Be part of a high-growth business with real influence at the leadership level
• Work with a forward-thinking, ambitious team

About Our Client

The Employer is a fast-scaling, high-growth company led by a dynamic, young leadership team that believes people are at the heart of everything we do. As they continue to expand across markets, they are intentional about building a culture that is ambitious, empowering, and deeply human.

Job Description

• Partner with the leadership team to design and execute a forward-looking, scalable people strategy aligned with business growth
• Drive initiatives across performance management, talent development, L&D, and organisational design
• Act as a trusted people advisor to senior leaders, challenging thinking and shaping talent decisions
• Champion and preserve our culture while scaling - identifying, nurturing, and amplifying the right DNA in top performers
• Build clear, inspiring career pathways and succession plans that give employees a long-term vision
• Serve as a gatekeeper for key hires, ensuring we attract and select the best-fit talent
• Stay ahead of talent trends and continuously elevate our hiring bar
• Enable people managers at all levels to succeed through structured frameworks and mentorship programs
• Design and implement Hi-Potential (HiPo) programs that drive engagement and retention of top performers
• Build metrics-driven people strategies that move beyond intuition
• Identify gaps, challenge the status quo, and proactively implement thoughtful, scalable solutions
• Lead and mentor a small HR team covering full spectrum of HR including C&B, recruitment, learning and general operations
• Travel regularly to other office locations to stay connected, ensure consistency, and support employee experience on the ground

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in People/HR leadership roles
• Proven experience in partnering with senior stakeholders on talent development, organisational development, and people transformation - ideally within a high-growth environment
• Track record of designing and implementing scalable programs (e.g., HiPo development, leadership pipelines)
• Big-picture thinker who can translate strategy into actionable plans
• Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of how human capital drives growth
• Confident in challenging senior stakeholders with data, insight, and empathy
• People-first mindset with a genuine care for employee growth and well-being
• Hands-on when needed, but always thinking ahead
• Passionate about building cultures where people thrive and perform at their best
• Articulate, thoughtful, and highly collaborative
• Humble, grounded, and solutions-oriented with the ability to challenge the status-quo
• Energetic, driven, and genuinely excited about shaping the future of people strategy of a growing business
• Highly proficient in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary and benefits tailored to your wellbeing
• Opportunities to shape and influence HR strategies in a growing organisation
• A forward-thinking, creative and ambitious company culture