Head of HR Generalist

About the Role

We’re seeking a strategic yet hands-on Head of HR Generalist to build and lead our HR function from the ground up. This is a first-time role designed for an experienced HR generalist ready to own all aspects of human resources in a 20-person, globally distributed team (Europe, Singapore, Philippines).

You’ll design, implement, and continuously improve our HR policies, processes, and systems—ensuring a consistent, compliant, and engaging employee experience across the entire lifecycle. As a true partner to leadership and teams, you will balance strategic planning with practical execution in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Policy Development
• Develop and maintain company-wide HR policies, guidelines, and employee handbook to ensure compliance, clarity, and consistency across jurisdictions.
• Advise leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design to support growth.
• Establish and maintain clear, fair frameworks for job descriptions, job grading, and compensation benchmarking.

• Recruitment & Employer Branding
• Own the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviewing, selection, offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles and requirements that meet business needs.
• Build our employer brand to attract top talent in diverse markets.

• Onboarding & Offboarding
• Design and implement structured onboarding and offboarding processes for a seamless employee experience.
• Ensure all legal, operational, and system requirements are met across regions.
• Foster a sense of belonging and cultural alignment from day one.

• Compensation, Bonus & Incentive Systems
• Collaborate with leadership to design and maintain fair, motivating compensation structures.
• Support development of transparent commission and bonus schemes.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and internal equity.

• HR Operations & Systems (Personio)
• Manage and optimize our HRIS (Personio) for employee data, time tracking, vacation management, and reporting.
• Serve as the go-to expert for Personio system set-up, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all HR processes.

• Performance Management & Development (Leapsome)
• Lead the annual performance appraisal process using Leapsome.
• Support goal-setting, feedback, and development planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Train managers and employees to get the most from Leapsome’s features.

• Learning & Development
• Identify skill gaps and training needs across the team.
• Coordinate L&D initiatives to foster continuous learning and career growth.
• Track participation and evaluate effectiveness of programs.

• Culture & Employee Engagement
• Help shape and nurture IMAA’s global culture of collaboration, respect, and high performance.
• Design and implement initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and employee well-being.
• Serve as a trusted partner for employees, offering guidance and support on HR matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of broad HR experience with exposure to international employment contexts.
• Demonstrated success in setting up or improving HR processes in a small to mid-sized company.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

Required Skills

• Proven HR leadership or senior generalist experience, ideally in a small, international company.
• Deep understanding of HR policy development, recruitment, compensation planning, and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems, preferably Personio and Leapsome.
• Self-starter mindset: able to design and deliver HR solutions independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a lean environment.