PaveBank - People Manager (Generalist)

Remote - Singapore1mo ago

Remote APAC Software People Operations Manager Team Management Executive Support Ashby Talent Acquisition Employee Relations

Requirements

• Experience managing regional or multi-country People operations • Prior experience in fast-scaling startups or venture-backed scale-ups • Familiarity with modern People systems and tools such as Ashby and Revolut People • Prior experience working closely with founders or senior leadership in a high-growth environment • Strong exposure to building or scaling hiring engines for global teams (EMEA, APAC, US coverage)

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition • Own end-to-end recruitment across all functions (sourcing to offer) • Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership on hiring strategy and workforce planning • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines • Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience • People Operations & Payroll • Oversee day-to-day People operations across the full employee lifecycle • Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness • Maintain employee records, contracts, and People systems • Compliance & Policies • Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations • Develop, implement, and continuously refine People policies and processes from scratch • Serve as the internal point of reference for governance and best practices • Employee Relations • Act as a trusted point of contact for employee matters • Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion • Drive engagement initiatives and support a strong, healthy culture • Strategic Business Partnering • Work closely with leadership as a strategic People partner • Support organisational design, performance management, and scaling initiatives • Provide insights and recommendations on people-related decisions • Executive / Operational Support • Provide ad hoc support to leadership (e.g. scheduling, coordination, follow-ups) • Assist in internal communications and cross-functional initiatives where needed • Proven experience building People functions, processes, and policies from 0 to 1 in a startup or high-growth scale-up environment • Strong experience working in globally distributed teams and hiring across multiple geographies • Demonstrated fluency in global hiring practices and international talent markets • Strong understanding of Singapore and Malaysia Employment Act; exposure to additional international employment frameworks is a plus • Hands-on experience managing payroll and ensuring multi-country compliance • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse, international teams • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Benefits

• Immediately (No notice period) • More than 3 Months • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Tbilisi, Georgia • United Kingdom (UK) • United Arab Emirates (UAE) • For example, you currently hold citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work authorization that allows you to work in this country. • I am a CITIZEN of the country where this role is based • I am a PERMANENT RESIDENT (PR) of the country where this role is based • I currently hold an EMPLOYER-SPONSORED WORK VISA • I currently hold a WORK VISA that is NOT tied to my employer • I currently hold a DEPENDENT/SPOUSE VISA with work authorization • I currently hold a DEPENDENT/SPOUSE VISA without work authorization • I currently hold a STUDENT VISA • I am currently located outside the country where this role is based and am seeking relocation opportunities • Optional – if yes, please briefly describe your needs so we can provide reasonable accommodations. You may leave this blank if not applicable.