head of people (hong kong based) - fintech.

about the team.You will lead our People & Talent function, acting as the strategic architect of our global workforce. This is a lean, high-impact environment where you will work closely with leadership to bridge the gap between ambitious business goals and the human capital required to reach them. We are a group of problem-solvers who value speed, data-driven decision-making, and a proactive approach to organizational design.

about the job.
In this role, you will be the primary driver of our talent strategy and cultural evolution. Your mission is to scale our organization by identifying top-tier technical and operational talent while establishing a robust people-operations foundation. You will serve as the critical link between our strategic vision and the high-performance team that executes it.

Key responsibilities include:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Owning the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle (comprising 70–80% of the role), focusing on sourcing and securing elite talent in highly competitive technical niches.

• People Operations Design: Establishing and refining core HR processes, including onboarding, performance frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Strategic Scaling: Partnering with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs and build a sustainable talent pipeline across global markets.

• Culture Stewardship: Cultivating an environment that attracts and retains innovators, ensuring our core values are integrated into every stage of the employee journey.

• Data-Driven HR: Utilizing recruitment analytics and people data to optimize hiring velocity and organizational health.

skills & experiences required.

• Professional Track Record: At least 7–10 years of experience across Talent Acquisition and People Operations, specifically within the Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, or AI sectors.

• Foundational Expertise: An early career background in recruitment agencies is highly preferred, demonstrating a deep understanding of high-volume sourcing and candidate management.

• Industry Fluency: Proven ability to navigate the unique talent challenges of the decentralized or high-tech finance space.

• Operational Agility: A hands-on leader who is comfortable shifting between high-level strategy and the day-to-day execution of recruitment and HR tasks.

• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leadership and serve as a compelling brand ambassador.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, or to explore other HR opportunities in the market, reach out to Leslie Tang at +852 9551-9521 or leslie.tang@randstad.com.hk.

Referral Bonus: We offer a HKD 2,000 reward for successful candidate referrals. If you know a colleague who would be a great fit, please feel free to share their details via WhatsApp.