Head of People – Global

BJAK

Head of HR managing end-to-end human resources globally at BJAK. Focused on hiring, performance management, and building an effective HR team.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

talent acquisitionHR business partneringemployee engagementlearning and developmentpayrollcompensation and benefitsHR operationsperformance managementworkforce planningHR compliance

Soft Skills

strong judgmentbusiness acumenhigh ownership mindsetproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingexecution skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipmentoringcollaboration

Industry Keywords

global HR functioninternational organizationemployment contractsstatutory requirementsremote employeesthird-party employment structuresperformance issuesorganizational changesemployee relationsHR processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end HR function globally, including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations.
Personally lead and support critical hiring across technical, commercial, and corporate roles, ensuring hiring quality, speed, and consistency across regions.
Partner closely with founders and senior leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Build and operate performance management, feedback, and development frameworks that are simple, practical, and actively used by managers.
Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen alignment, retention, and execution, while avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
Act as a hands-on HRBP for senior leaders and managers, supporting day-to-day people decisions, performance issues, and organizational changes.
Own global payroll, compensation, benefits, and employment structures, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance across all countries.
Manage HR compliance, employment contracts, policies, and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, working with external advisors or EORs where needed.
Design and continuously improve HR processes and systems that scale with the business without slowing it down.
Build, mentor, and lead the HR team over time, with a strong bias toward high ownership and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading end-to-end HR in a fast-growing, international organization.
Strong hands-on background with the ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
Experience managing HR across multiple countries, including a mix of local entities, remote employees, and third-party employment structures.
Solid expertise across talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll, and HR operations.
Strong judgment and business acumen, with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in ambiguous situations.
High ownership mindset - comfortable rolling up sleeves and solving problems directly.
Ability to work closely with founders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development