Chief People Officer jobs in Singapore

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THE COMPANY : More (www.more.com.au) and Tangerine (www.tangerine.com.au) are two fast-growing challenger brands in the telecommunications space, offering nbn, mobile and fixed voice products to consumers and small businesses right across Australia. We’re rapidly expanding and on the lookout for a Chief People Officer! As the Chief People Officer at More and Tangerine, you'll join a multi-award-winning company. We take pride in creating a workplace that values simplicity, transparency, and customer support.

We're part-owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) who acquired a stake in mid-2021, a partnership that delivers special benefits for CommBank customers and staff.

ABOUT THIS ROLE : Reporting to the CEO, the Chief People Officer (CPO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), leading HR initiatives across the APAC region, with a focus on Australia and Manila. A key responsibility will also include oversight on Manila Operations as well as implementing strategies to support the organisation’s growth and ensure high-quality service delivery.

As a member of the ELT, the CPO will help shape the company’s strategic direction, providing fresh perspectives and challenging other divisions to drive business success.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business goals, fostering a high-performance culture across Australia and Manila.
2. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, influencing business decisions with strategic HR insights.
3. Meet weekly as part of the ELT to discuss broad business results and strategy with direct input to shaping the company into the future.
4. Oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, and workforce optimisation to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
5. Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, DE&I, and workplace culture across both regions.
6. Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements in Australia and the Philippines.
7. Lead transformation initiatives, including organisational restructuring, digital HR strategies, and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
2. Relevant industry experience in HR leadership roles, with at least 5+ years at the executive level.
3. Proven track record in leading HR strategy in fast-paced, high-growth organisations, ideally in telecommunications or technology call centre type environments.
4. Strong background in organisational design, talent development, and workforce transformation.
5. Experience engaging with Boards and C-suite executives on people-related strategies.

Skills

1. A natural leader who fosters a people-centric culture and inspires high-performing teams.
2. Confident and credible in an executive setting, able to influence and drive strategic decisions.
3. Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively across different cultures and leadership teams.
4. Ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR strategies.
5. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
6. Willingness to travel regularly between Australia and Manila to support leadership and employee engagement is a must.

THE PERKS! Apart from a great company culture, we offer you :

1. Free home internet & mobile phone plan
2. Ongoing learning and development opportunities
3. $150 voucher of your choice and a day off to celebrate your birthday.
4. Work anniversary prizes
5. Positive Customer Feedback & Employee Shout Out prizes.
6. AFL and BBL season tickets
7. Samsung product discounts through our partnership
8. Partnerships with reputable charities, namely, Telco Together and Pancare
9. Our famous Christmas party (it’s a big deal!)

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for people and a proven track record of driving HR excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Telecommunications, Human Resources Services, and Telephone Call Centers