Senior People Partner

About the role

Airwallex, the AI-native financial operating system used by more than 675,000 businesses, is hiring a Senior People Partner in Singapore. The role acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives and driving core people cycles at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, giving practical, data-driven guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Own and drive core people cycles: performance management, promotions, talent reviews and succession planning, ensuring consistency at scale.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations and workforce issues, applying sound judgment and a pragmatic understanding of employment law and risk management.
• Shape and deliver talent strategies for hiring, development, engagement and retention, using people data and insights.
• Coach and upskill leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams and strong leadership capability.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in a global environment, navigating ambiguity and change at scale.
• Improve people processes using HR systems and data to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Support organizational change, transformation and growth initiatives, coaching leaders through periods of change.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in HR/People Partnering roles, supporting senior leaders in fast-growing or complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end people cycles such as performance management, promotions, talent reviews and succession planning.
• Proven ability to handle complex employee relations matters with familiarity with employment legislation and risk management.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional leaders in global or regional environments.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced HR qualifications or certifications (e.g. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent).
• Experience in high-growth technology or fintech organizations.
• Strong analytical, project management and communication skills; proactive problem solver.
• Experience using HR systems and people data to inform decisions and improve processes.

The role is based in Singapore. Applications should be made through the company's careers site or its official LinkedIn page; the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and will not ask for bank details or sensitive ID numbers during the process.