People Manager (Generalist)

About Pave Bank:

Pave Bank is building the financial infrastructure for a new generation of global users — where traditional banking, digital assets, and modern payment systems converge.

At the same time, we’re building a People function designed to match that ambition. We see People not as a support function, but as a core driver of how the company scales — from hiring and organisational design to culture and performance.

We’re assembling a high-calibre team of operators and builders who are excited to shape both the business and the environment they work in, with the opportunity to build systems, processes, and culture from the ground up.

What You'll Do:

Talent Acquisition

Own end-to-end recruitment across all functions (sourcing to offer)

Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership on hiring strategy and workforce planning

Build and maintain strong talent pipelines

Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience

People Operations & Payroll

Oversee day-to-day People operations across the full employee lifecycle

Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Maintain employee records, contracts, and People systems

Compliance & Policies

Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations

Develop, implement, and continuously refine People policies and processes from scratch

Serve as the internal point of reference for governance and best practices

Employee Relations

Act as a trusted point of contact for employee matters

Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion

Drive engagement initiatives and support a strong, healthy culture

Strategic Business Partnering

Work closely with leadership as a strategic People partner

Support organisational design, performance management, and scaling initiatives

Provide insights and recommendations on people-related decisions

Executive / Operational Support

Provide ad hoc support to leadership (e.g. scheduling, coordination, follow-ups)

Assist in internal communications and cross-functional initiatives where needed

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in People / HR, with strong exposure to recruitment, operations, and generalist responsibilities

Proven experience building People functions, processes, and policies from 0 to 1 in a startup or high-growth scale-up environment

Strong experience working in globally distributed teams and hiring across multiple geographies

Demonstrated fluency in global hiring practices and international talent markets

Strong understanding of Singapore and Malaysia Employment Act; exposure to additional international employment frameworks is a plus

Hands-on experience managing payroll and ensuring multi-country compliance

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse, international teams

Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice to Have

Experience managing regional or multi-country People operations

Prior experience in fast-scaling startups or venture-backed scale-ups

Familiarity with modern People systems and tools such as Ashby and Revolut People

Prior experience working closely with founders or senior leadership in a high-growth environment

Strong exposure to building or scaling hiring engines for global teams (EMEA, APAC, US coverage)