About Us
At M-DAQ Global, we're on a mission to create a World without Currency Borders. We are a pioneering fintech group specialising in foreign exchange (FX) & payment solutions that facilitate seamless cross-border transactions for businesses worldwide.
Headquartered in Singapore, our vibrant and diverse team spans six countries and territories. We foster a dynamic environment where individuals can contribute to a comprehensive suite of solutions, from advanced FX and streamlined collections to AI-driven onboarding and enhanced risk management. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the global financial landscape, and eager to grow within a company that's constantly innovating, M-DAQ Global offers a unique opportunity.
Join us and be part of the team powering faster, smarter cross-border payment and FX solutions for Asia and the world.
For more information, please visit: www.m-daq.com.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, HR to drive operational excellence and strengthen our People function across multiple markets.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle while leading payroll, compensation, people analytics, compliance, and HR systems initiatives. This role blends operational rigor with strategic impact and requires someone who thrives in a dynamic, multi-country fintech environment.
You will be a key advisor to leadership, ensuring our people practices scale effectively with business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee end-to-end HR operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and other SEA markets
- Design and continuously improve employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, mobility, engagement, offboarding)
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records in compliance with local labour laws
- Provide advisory support to employees and managers on HR policies and employee matters
2. Payroll & Compensation
- Oversee end-to-end global payroll operations across all markets
- Own compensation philosophy, salary banding structures, and benefits frameworks
- Drive annual compensation review cycles, pay equity analysis, and employee cost forecasting
- Partner closely with Finance on workforce planning, budgeting, and cost modelling
3. People Analytics & HR Systems
- Own and manage people data (headcount, attrition, engagement, cost metrics)
- Build dashboards and deliver data-driven workforce insights to leadership
- Lead HRIS enhancements, implementations, migrations, and automation projects
- Ensure data integrity, governance, and reporting accuracy across markets
4. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure HR compliance across all operating markets
- Develop and standardise HR policies, contracts, and employee handbooks
- Lead internal HR audits and manage people-related investigations
- Mitigate organisational risk through proactive governance practices
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience, including managerial exposure
- Strong experience in multi-country payroll and compensation management
- Proven experience with HRIS implementations, system migrations, or process automation initiatives
- Experience in FinTech or other fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Proficiency in Excel and HR analytics tools
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Familiarity with BIPO is a plus
Why Us
- Make a positive impact to the world's economy by creating a World without Currency Borders
- Team Innovation Mindset, People-Oriented
- Challenging environment, offering great opportunities to learn and grow
- Creative and Innovative Workplace
- We offer competitive remuneration, including employee stock options and employee benefits
