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Job Description:

As a key player reporting directly to the VP People & Talent, you will take the helm of our dynamic People team located across EMEA. You will be critical in enabling our ability to grow our operations and build our employee communities alongside our senior leadership. The global HQ for Airwallex is in Singapore and this role will require the maturity and agility to partner with global senior leadership as well as the EMEA regional leadership. You and your team will provide end to end functional leadership including implementation of People initiatives that enable the delivery of the group strategy and business plans of the EMEA locations for Airwallex.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide leadership, consulting and coaching to the EMEA leaders across all areas of People function including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, rewards & benefits, talent management and development, mobility and regulatory compliance
  • Assists and/or leads, as appropriate, with the development and deployment of programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align Airwallex team members with the strategic goals of the company, and the specific goals of the region
  • In a People enablement capacity, steer our geographical expansion across the EMEA region alongside our GM, UK & EU, by setting up the infrastructure and foundation so that our teams can hit the ground running
  • Build programs, systems, and processes as a key member of the People & Talent leadership team by leveraging data and analysis in a structured manner to influence stakeholders
  • In a People Partner capacity, drive strategic workforce planning and talent development initiatives for the region that align with broader Airwallex goals
  • As part of the Workplace Experience portfolio, build a thriving culture and working environment that engages, inspires teams to achieve the company's vision in-line with our Operating Principles
  • Establish and maintain a highly competent and motivated People team that is effectively interconnected across the region through dedicated People Partners, exceptional Workplace Experience, and efficient People Operations
  • Collaborate and partner with our global CoE People & Talent functions to achieve the desired outcomes of the business, considering the diverse needs of your stakeholders and peers

Requirements:

  • Broad experience across the full spectrum of an People & Talent function, including advising and partnering at the senior executive levels
  • Significant experience working across cultures and in the EMEA region
  • Excellent leadership skills, high degree of emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills – must be able to work with all levels of internal and external organizations and across cultures and countries
  • Proficient at dealing with complexity
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources or similar with min 10 years HR experience and 5+ year leadership experience
  • Relevant industry related experience and scope of responsibility

Nice to have:

  • Degree qualified in Business, Human Resources or similar with min 10 years HR experience and 5+ year leadership experience
  • Relevant industry related experience and scope of responsibility
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex
  • Collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen
  • Regular team building events
  • Freedom to be creative

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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