BJAK
SaaS
HeadofPeople(Global)
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“Head of People (Global) at BJAK. Skills: Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, HR Operations. Own end-to-end HR function globally. Lead and support critical hiring”
Industry & Context.
Practical problem-solver; Solving problems directly
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience leading end-to-end HR in a fast-growing, international organization, hands-on background with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, Experience managing HR across multiple countries, including a mix of local entities, remote employees, and third-party employment structures, Solid expertise across talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll, and HR operations, judgment and business acumen, with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in ambiguous situations, High ownership mindset - comfortable rolling up sleeves and solving problems directly, Ability to work closely with founders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end HR function globally
Lead and support critical hiring
Partner with founders and senior leaders
Build and operate performance management frameworks
Drive employee engagement initiatives
Act as hands-on HRBP for senior leaders
Design and improve HR processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with founders and senior leaders; Partner closely with founders and senior leaders
Full Job Description
ABOUT BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a hands-on Head of People to own and operate the full spectrum of human resources across BJAK’s global organization. This role covers employees across Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the UK, and the US, spanning both on-site and remote teams. You will be responsible for building, running, and scaling the HR function in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. This is not a purely managerial, strategic or policy-driven role. You are expected to build & drive execution, particularly in hiring, performance management, leadership support, and complex people matters, while progressively building systems and a small, high-quality HR team around you. You will work closely with founders and senior leaders, acting as both a trusted leader and a practical problem-solver. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - Own the end-to-end HR function globally, including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations. - Personally lead and support critical hiring across technical, commercial, and corporate roles, ensuring hiring quality, speed, and consistency across regions. - Partner closely with founders and senior leaders on orga
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