People Director

Objectives of this role / About the job:

To shape Finnomena's overall HR & People strategy. The People Director sets the stage for FINNOMENA to attract and retain the best of Thailand's wealthtech startup talent. As a key player to accomplish this goal alongside senior management, the People Director creates an environment that promotes staff well-being with a good atmosphere and a business culture with an emphasis on high growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead 3 key functions: People & HR, IT Infrastructure, and Procurement, ensuring effective operations and alignment with business objectives.
• Own people operations processes including performance review cycles, compensation reviews & planning, benefits, legal & regulatory compliance as it relates to employment.
• Develop and execute learning and development initiatives to drive a high-performance, high-growth mindset.
• Initiate, develop and implement recruitment & selection strategies and programs to ensure a qualified talent pool.
• Plan and lead staff activities to strengthen employee relations across the company and subsidiaries.
• Serve as a champion for company culture and core values across the organization.
• Develop and oversee programs to drive employee engagement and happiness.
• Be a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team, holding managers to a high-quality people management standard, including compliance and regulation bodies.
• Prepare and present key people matters to the Board of Directors (BOD) and assigned to be a Secretary of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), including workforce planning, organizational structure, executive appointments, compensation, performance, succession planning, and other people-related matters.
• Coordinate and support BOD and NRC meetings on people-related agenda items, including preparation of proposals, supporting documents, meeting materials, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of HR / People experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience across key HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, L&D, employee engagement, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Thai labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in organizational development, culture building, and change management in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience overseeing IT Infrastructure and/or Procurement is an advantage.
• Strategic yet hands-on, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• AI-driven in the HR field and willing to invent and innovate new HR tools, systems, and related infrastructure.