Senior People Partner

Join to apply for the Senior People Partner role at Airwallex . About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world‑leading investors, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. Attributes We Value We hire successful builders with founder‑like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgement, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. Responsibilities Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives and providing practical, data‑driven guidance. Own and drive core people cycles: performance management, promotions, talent reviews, and succession planning, ensuring consistency at scale. Lead and resolve complex employee relations and workforce issues, applying sound judgement and a pragmatic understanding of employment law and risk management. Shape and deliver talent strategies for hiring, development, engagement, and retention, leveraging people data and insights to inform decisions. Coach and upskill leaders to build high‑performing, inclusive teams and strong leadership capability. Partner with cross‑functional leaders in a global environment, navigating ambiguity and change at scale. Continuously improve people processes, leveraging HR systems and data to drive efficiency and scalability. Support organizational change, transformation, and growth initiatives, coaching leaders through periods of change. Who you are We're looking for people who meet the minimum requirements for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in HR/People Partnering roles, with a strong track record supporting senior leaders in fast‑growing or complex organizations. Demonstrated experience owning end‑to‑end people cycles: performance management, promotions, talent reviews, and succession planning. Proven capability handling complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and familiarity with employment legislation and risk management. Experience partnering with cross‑functional leaders in global or regional environments, navigating ambiguity and change at scale. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Advanced HR qualifications or certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent). Experience working in high‑growth technology or fintech organizations. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Proactive, resourceful, and able to solve complex problems. Experience leveraging HR systems and people data to inform decisions and drive process improvements. This role is based in Singapore. Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third‑Party Recruiters To protect you from recruitment scams, please be aware that Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e. passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition. Equal Opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr