Head of People & Culture - Start Up $1.2M

Hong Kong Permanent HK$1,200,000 - HK$1,300,000 per year View Job Description
This is a strategic leadership role. You'll work closely with C-levels to architect scalable people strategies, develop future leaders, and embed a culture that fuels performance and growth.
  • 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!

Contact
Maggie Ip
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049266
Phone number
+852 25306124

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Head of HR
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Maggie Ip
Consultant phone
+852 25306124
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049266

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.