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Head of People (Global)

Job Overview

Location

China

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

June 4, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Own the end-to-end HR function globally across BJAK’s operations in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the UK, and the US, serving both on-site and remote teams.
  • • Personally lead and drive critical hiring across technical, commercial, and corporate roles, ensuring quality, speed, and consistency in recruitment across all regions.
  • • Partner directly with founders and senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • • Build and operate simple, practical, and actively used performance management, feedback, and development frameworks that align with company culture and growth needs.
  • • Design and execute employee engagement initiatives that enhance alignment, retention, and execution while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • • Act as a hands-on HR Business Partner to senior leaders and managers, providing direct support on day-to-day people issues, performance concerns, and organizational changes.
  • • Own global payroll, compensation, benefits, and employment structures, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance across all jurisdictions.
  • • Manage HR compliance, employment contracts, policies, and statutory requirements across multiple countries, collaborating with external advisors or EORs as needed.
  • • Design and continuously improve HR processes and systems to scale with the business without introducing operational slowdowns.
  • • Build, mentor, and lead a small, high-performing HR team over time, fostering a culture of high ownership and execution.
  • • Operate in a flat, fast-moving organization where all members are expected to be hands-on and contribute directly to the company’s mission of building superior application platforms.
  • • Support the company’s mission by ensuring HR practices enable efficiency, engineering excellence, and positive societal impact through scalable, people-first systems.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Proven experience leading end-to-end HR in a fast-growing, international organization.
  • • Strong 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.
  • • Strong 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.

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Opportunity to shape HR function from the ground up in a high-growth, global tech company.
  • • Work directly with founders and senior leaders in a flat, hands-on organizational structure.
  • • Impact on a mission-driven company building AI-integrated platforms serving over 8 million users across Southeast Asia.
  • • Exposure to diverse international teams across Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the UK, and the US.

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Bjak Sdn. Bhd.

Bjak operates Malaysia’s largest digital auto-insurance marketplace, enabling instant price comparison and online purchase of motor coverage from leading insurers. The platform uses proprietary technology to simplify complex tariffs, deliver personalised quotes and e-policy issuance within minutes, eliminating paperwork and agent visits. Licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia, Bjak also offers road-tax renewal, accident assistance and claims support, serving millions of drivers nationwide while partnering with insurers to increase digital distribution efficiency and customer reach.

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