People Partner, Japan & APAC (Singapore)

Breeze

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges in the fintech space? We’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic startup, backed by Sequoia Capital. We’re building the universal payment layer to unify all currencies—fiat and crypto—so businesses and consumers can transact seamlessly. If you're passionate about creating innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you. We're hiring a People Operations Generalist! As the People Operations Generalist at Breeze, you'll play a key role in ensuring a seamless employee experience while supporting the people operations infrastructure that powers our global growth. This is a highly operational and hands-on role that will initially focus on covering a maternity leave period and working closely with our People team to manage People Operations across our global entities. You'll be primarily based in Singapore and will take on full hands-on responsibility for Singapore People Ops, payroll, and compliance, while also taking meaningful ownership of people operations across our global entities. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong People Ops foundations combined with hands-on experience managing people operations across multiple geographies — someone who is equally comfortable navigating compliance and operations as they are being a trusted, approachable partner for employees across the organization. We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about the employee experience — not just getting things done operationally, but making people feel heard, supported, and comfortable reaching out on any matter. Someone who can operate as both a trusted People Ops partner and an exceptional operator — hitting the ground running, working closely with the broader team, and helping us build a people function that employees across Breeze truly trust and value. WHAT YOU'LL DO SINGAPORE PEOPLE OPERATIONS, PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE * Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and people-related queries, ensuring timely and accurate support * Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including offer and contract preparation, background screenings, onboarding, confirmation, employee changes, and offboarding * Maintain employee records, personnel files, HR systems, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality * Administer work visa processes, including applications, renewals, transfers, and cancellations * Manage employee benefits administration, including insurance, leave entitlements, equity programs, and other employee benefits * Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters and workplace policies * Support Singapore office operations, employee engagement initiatives, and company events * Oversee end-to-end Singapore payroll in partnership with external payroll vendors, ensuring accurate CPF contributions, statutory deductions, and payroll adjustments * Manage tax clearance processes (IR21) and ensure compliance with MOM regulations, Employment Act requirements, and CPF obligations * Manage leave administration and payroll-related claims including NS make-up pay, maternity, and paternity claims * Partner with Finance and payroll vendors on monthly payroll funding, reconciliation, and operations GLOBAL PEOPLE OPERATIONS * Take on meaningful ownership of People Ops across Breeze's international entities, serving as a key partner for employee lifecycle processes, payroll, offers, contracts, and day-to-day people matters across geographies * Ensure globally consistent people processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements across all entities * Navigate multi-jurisdictional employment regulations, partnering with local vendors, legal counsel, and external advisors to ensure compliance across regions * Support cross-regional employee relations matters, ensuring they are handled with discretion, sound judgement, and in line with local requirements * Partner with Finance and external payroll providers across entities to ensure accurate, timely payroll operations globally * Contribute to global People Ops initiatives including process improvements, HRIS enhancements, automation, and operational scalability as we enter new markets * Support a globally consistent onboarding and offboarding experience across all Breeze entities * Partner with external vendors including payroll providers, equity administration platforms, insurance brokers, and office management suppliers across regions WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 5–8 years of People Operations or HR Generalist experience * Hands-on experience managing People Ops across multiple geographies or international entities — this is a must * Hands-on experience managing Singapore payroll and compliance, including CPF, MOM regulations, Employment Act requirements, and IR21 tax clearance — this is a must * Strong understanding of Singapore employment law, fair employment practices, and work visa administration * Genuinely people-first — approachable, empathetic, and someone employees at all levels feel comfortable turning to * Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence and discretion when handling sensitive matters * Comfortable operating independently with a self-starter mentality, high drive, and strong sense of ownership * Experience using HRIS platforms such as Gusto, Rippling, Omni HR, or similar systems * Experience with equity administration platforms such as Pulley or similar tools * Experience working in technology, fintech, startup, or high-growth environments is a strong plus ROLE DETAILS * Full-time, permanent position * Initial period: Maternity cover (approximately 4 months), transitioning into a permanent role thereafter * Target start date: As soon as possible * Location: Singapore (In-Office) * Structured handover and onboarding period provided OUR CULTURE Fast-paced and dynamic – We move quickly, adapt fast, and operate with urgency. Builder's mindset – We value people who take ownership, execute relentlessly, and create impact. Collaborative and transparent – We work cross-functionally and believe great ideas can come from anywhere. Continuous learning – We encourage experimentation, creativity, and professional growth. WHY JOIN US * Competitive salary * 21 days PTO * Flexible benefits including annual medical allowance, productivity allowance, and wellness subsidy * Opportunity to play a critical role in supporting a global, high-growth team * Backed by Sequoia Capital with strong runway and ambitious growth plans Apply now and help us build the future of payments at a global scale!

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join:  We are looking for a talented and exceptional regional tax Principal to join our team in Asia Pacific (“APAC”).  You will be located in Singapore, but Australia is possible for an exceptional candidate. This role will report to the Director, APAC Tax, and proactively partner with our APAC Country Managers and International Markets team, Finance, Legal and Policy to anticipate and identify tax issues, recommend solutions, research and solve problems, and support go-to-market, and exercise good business judgment while performing these functions and working closely with our global tax team. The Difference You Will Make: * You will partner with internal stakeholders (Country and Territory Managers, Legal, Policy and Finance) and external advisers in response to the rapidly changing tax and legal landscape relating to technology companies: * Interface with cross-functional teams as well as external tax advisers to implement tax strategies * In alignment with HQ, interact and work closely with local and APAC Legal and Policy teams to understand and help implement the company’s tax policy goals. * As a regional tax Principal, You will own Airbnb’s tax obligations, manage risk and be the tax POC for the countries under your remit, which will include Australia, South Korea, and other geos in APAC as required. * Your work will help both guard Airbnb from tax risks within our control, as well as help Airbnb achieve its APAC growth ambitions.   A Typical Day:  * Manage local, country and regional-level tax negotiations, audits, negotiations with government authorities, implementations and oversee compliance.  This includes any interactions with the Australian Taxation Office, State Revenue Offices and the South Korean National Tax Service.  (As well as other geos as required.) * Partner with local advisers and APAC Finance to oversee Airbnb’s tax obligations in your countries; identify opportunities to minimise tax liabilities and provide tax input on local stat reporting * Assist with monitoring and analysing tax regulatory developments and tax law changes in the region, and communicate and document its impact to Airbnb and its business model * Where needed, research and analyse new business initiatives (including mergers & acquisitions), and maintain documented tax technical advice and update relevant stakeholders as appropriate * Manage special projects in the region, and provide input and manage portions of tax integration of newly acquired businesses as required   Your Expertise: * 12+ years of direct and indirect tax regional experience with majority of time spent in a combination of: * Big 4 accounting and/or law firm * AND multinational tech companies * platform / sharing economy experience strongly preferred * Strong foundation of tax technical knowledge with in-depth, practical experience evaluating and advising on international business initiatives * Regional tax experience required, which includes specific experience managing Australian tax issues (including ATO and state tax audits, as well as Advance Pricing Arrangements), as well as South Korea.  * Must operate independently and act as a strategic business advisor, while keeping all stakeholders informed of local issues, while seeking input and collaborating within the Tax team and cross functionally where appropriate. * Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively * Some international travel may be required * CA / CPA and/or LLB / LLM preferred   Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Agoda

About Agoda At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.     Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.   No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.   The Opportunity: As an Indirect Tax Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to work in Bangkok for Agoda Services Co. Ltd. You will be part of a broader tax advisory team that is rapidly growing in light of the changing tax landscape for digital services. While being part of the broader Tax and Finance team (more than 300 professionals) you will also work closely with the Product, Commercial and Legal teams.   The aim of this position is to manage global tax advisory matters related to VAT, sales tax, GST and other indirect taxes for Agoda, including the compliance with tax regulations across the globe, with special focus on relationship and transactions with Strategic Partners in a fast‑evolving business environment. You will have end-to-end responsibility for your own projects from scoping the challenge (incl. budgeting) to the overall solution (execution and implementation), including stakeholder management and relationships with our tax advisors. While this role remains very hands-on, you will also be expected to contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team and to share your tax technical expertise with the broader team to support their growth.   This role involves interaction with our Senior Leadership Team, US parent company, sister brands, international offices, business managers, functional teams, IT and other finance and legal colleagues. Due to rapid growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time.  You are expected to proactively identify new areas where tax support is needed, take initiative in shaping solutions, and take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they arise.   You will operate in a highly dynamic, project‑driven environment where business models, products and partnerships evolve rapidly, requiring strong initiative, proactive problem‑solving and being comfortable with ambiguity. What You’ll Do: Key Roles and Responsibilities  * Assessment of indirect tax position and interpretation of our business models  * Analyze indirect tax implications and define requirements for existing and new programs/products and partnerships proactively identify risks and opportunities, make relevant key decisions and drive the practical implementation of these requirements in internal systems * Research and keep abreast of global indirect tax developments, evaluate and decide on necessary business and process changes, develop and execute plans accordingly to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations * Work on contracts and evaluate/work on them from an Indirect Tax Advisory perspective.  * Manage and oversee indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation work plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely. * Manage, influence, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial, Product, Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure tax compliant and scalable solutions, assertively representing tax requirements while balancing business objectives. * Solid understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems, * Oversee and support team members working on reconciliation of revenue, purchase, output VAT/GST and input VAT/GST with financials * Coordinate with external advisors on various indirect tax issues, e.g. obtain tax advice as necessary and support team members with accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and tax payments. Responsible for indirect tax awareness and appreciation within the Agoda group. * Contribute to the long-term vision of the tax team Required Qualifications:  * Bachelors or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance or any business/similar related field. Graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset * Minimum 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 / Top law firm / major in-house experience is a plus * Solid technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment is a must. Previous experience in APAC, EMEA or US regions is a plus   * Detail-oriented individual who independently and proactively lead medium/high complexity projects with global impact (cross-functional) drive them through problem definition, design, execution, analysis, recommendation and implementation * Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus. * Strong English) verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complicated tax technical issues to senior leadership * Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems (Oracle) is an asset * E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus Preferred Qualifications:  * Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented working with identifying, defining and scoping challenges and opportunities, taking full ownership of tasks and responsibilities * Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of cross-functional teams * Ability to clearly express ideas and adapt communication style to different stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, commercial teams, product and engineering), while being confident and assertive in presenting tax positions * Having a good grasp of detail whilst understanding the “bigger picture” * Demonstrated can-do mindset, with the ability to take ownership in ambiguous situations, have sound judgment with incomplete information, and move projects forward * Energetic and driven personality * Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, managing shifting priorities and evolving projects/business and adapting well to change     #hongkong #singapore #thailand #spain #madrid #barcelona#london #newyork #shanghai #jakarta #bali #tokyo #osaka #yokohama #hcmc #hanoi #taipei #phuket #seoul #manila #kualalampur #rome #hungary #italy #france #dublin #ireland #budapest #hongkong #toronto #vancouver #4 #ACCT  #newdelhi #gurugram #hyderabad #bangalore       PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.