People Manager (Generalist)

Pave Bank

About The Position

Pave Bank is building the financial infrastructure for a new generation of global users — where traditional banking, digital assets, and modern payment systems converge. At the same time, we’re building a People function designed to match that ambition. We see People not as a support function, but as a core driver of how the company scales — from hiring and organisational design to culture and performance. We’re assembling a high-calibre team of operators and builders who are excited to shape both the business and the environment they work in, with the opportunity to build systems, processes, and culture from the ground up.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in People / HR, with strong exposure to recruitment, operations, and generalist responsibilities
Proven experience building People functions, processes, and policies from 0 to 1 in a startup or scale-up environment
Strong understanding of Singapore and Malaysia Employment Act; exposure to UK employment practices is a plus
Hands-on experience managing payroll and ensuring compliance
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Nice To Haves

Experience managing regional or multi-country People operations
Familiarity with modern People systems and tools such as Ashby and Revolut People
Prior experience working closely with founders or senior leadership in a high-growth environment

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruitment across all functions (sourcing to offer)
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership on hiring strategy and workforce planning
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines
Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience
Oversee day-to-day People operations across the full employee lifecycle
Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Maintain employee records, contracts, and People systems
Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations
Develop, implement, and continuously refine People policies and processes from scratch
Serve as the internal point of reference for governance and best practices
Act as a trusted point of contact for employee matters
Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion
Drive engagement initiatives and support a strong, healthy culture
Work closely with leadership as a strategic People partner
Support organisational design, performance management, and scaling initiatives
Provide insights and recommendations on people-related decisions
Provide ad hoc support to leadership (e.g. scheduling, coordination, follow-ups)
Assist in internal communications and cross-functional initiatives where needed