HR Operations Specialist

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!

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.  Join our global Tax & Finance team in Singapore as a Tax Analyst supporting regional tax compliance, reporting, and operational tax processes across multiple APAC jurisdictions.  Your future role within QRT: * Review corporate tax filings prepared by external tax preparers across APAC jurisdictions, including but not limited to Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Japan. * Review and coordinate international tax filings (e.g., CbCR and Pillar 2), working with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders. * Assist with ad hoc tax advisory matters, including GST and VAT, withholding tax implications/compliance, treaty relief applications, residency certificates, and cross-border payment reviews. * Assist with transfer pricing documentation, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance obligations. * Support tax accounting and reporting, including tax provisions and reconciliations. * Liaise with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and external advisers to gather information required for tax filings. * Assist with tax authority enquiries, audits, and information requests across multiple jurisdictions. * Research tax technical matters and monitor developments in tax legislation and regulations across APAC. * Contribute to the enhancement of tax controls, policies, procedures, and process automation initiatives. * Support ad hoc tax projects and business initiatives as the firm continues to grow globally. Your present skillset:  * 4+ years of tax experience, ideally gained through a combination of Big Four accounting firm training and/or with combination of subsequent experience within a hedge fund, investment manager, or broader financial services organisation. * Professional accounting or tax qualification required (e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent). * Experience supporting corporate tax compliance in one or more countries across Singapore, Hong Kong, India, or Japan. * Strong knowledge of corporate income tax regimes, withholding tax requirements, and cross-border tax considerations within APAC. * Familiarity with transfer pricing principles, intercompany transactions, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance requirements. * Experience with indirect taxes and international tax matters in a tax advisory capacity is a plus. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret tax regulations and assess their impact on the business. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations teams. * Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment. * Proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyse and work with large volumes of financial and tax-related data. QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! In this role, you'll serve as the dedicated People Partner for Figma's Japan & APAC region, working closely with leaders across the regions (mostly GTM teams across Sales, Marketing, and Product Support) in Singapore, Japan, India, and Australia. You’ll help the organisation scale effectively by strengthening leadership capability, shaping organisational design, and aligning talent strategy to business priorities. You’ll also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across the People Team, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive high-impact initiatives that support the business.  This role offers the opportunity to build and shape how people strategy, leadership culture, and talent practices evolve across multiple markets, and at a pivotal stage in the region's growth. This is a full-time role based in our Singapore hub. WHAT YOU'LL DO AT FIGMA: * Act as the primary People Partner presence for Japan & APAC - the first point of contact for leaders across levels, functions, and markets, bringing local context & understanding, and regional business understanding to your partnerships * Work closely with functional People Partners to support the continued scaling of the teams in region by evolving team structures, roles, and operating models in line with business growth. Serve as the regional connector between functional People Partners and regional business leaders  - translating global people priorities into locally relevant solutions * Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance in a high-growth, target-driven environment * Identify and address organisational friction points by improving cross-functional alignment and operational clarity across teams, proactively surface and embed regional context in your work with partners * Embed as a key partner across cross-functional stakeholders, including functional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations, to drive and deliver high-impact people initiatives * Leverage data, organisational insights, and employee feedback to proactively inform decisions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance * Develop and drive a Japan & APAC people strategy that reflects both the region's stage of growth and its commercial priorities - balancing the need to build scalable people foundations across multiple markets with strong alignment to the global GTM pillar and broader Figma people strategy * Explore and embed AI tools and approaches that extend your reach and impact across the region - whether through smarter use of people analytics, scaled manager enablement, or more efficient ways of working - and share learnings with the broader People Partner team WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE: * 8+ years of HR / People experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high-growth company * Multi-jurisdiction APAC experience - practical working knowledge of employment law, cultural norms, and people practices across multiple jurisdictions * Generalist capability - demonstrated experience spanning Employee Relations & Operations, as well as strategic business partnering * Experience partnering with GTM or revenue organisations (Sales, Marketing, and/or Product Support), with an understanding of go-to-market dynamics * Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, including when operating remotely from CoEs * Experience supporting globally distributed teams and working effectively in a shared People Partner model with counterparts in other regions WHILE IT’S NOT REQUIRED, IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE: * Experience in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies * Fluency in Japanese At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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