Head of People & Talent Development - FinTech $1.3M

Posted 22 hours ago Permanent Competitive

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

If you are ready to take on this Head of People opportunity, apply now!

Job ID JN-062026-7049266

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Michael Page Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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