About Igloo

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo's innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner with a strong focus on talent development, learning and development, employer branding, compensation and rewards to join our dynamic People team. You will work as the HR Business Partner for Malaysia and Thailand and support the regional HR team and different business stakeholders across different countries and play a crucial role in making Igloo become a better place to work.

Job Responsibilities

Regional HR Projects:

Conduct detailed regional HR data analytics to inform and influence decision-making processes.

Lead and contribute to HR projects tailored to various Southeast Asian countries, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and successful execution in areas such as talent development, learning and development, and HR-related policies.

Demonstrate strong understanding of the underlying logic of employee lifecycle processes.

Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives that support a positive and inclusive company culture.

Local HR scopes:

Manage the employee lifecycle for the Malaysia and Thailand office, from onboarding to offboarding employees.

Partner with hiring managers in Malaysia and Thailand to understand their hiring needs and provide guidance on talent acquisition best practices

Provide day-to-day HR operational support to employees and managers, addressing inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations

Ensure a positive onboarding experience for new employees by providing a warm welcome, introducing them to their team and company culture, and providing the necessary tools and resources to succeed in their role.

Monitor and report on recruiting metrics to assess the effectiveness of the recruiting process and make data-driven recommendations for improvement

Manage the office administration for the Malaysia office, make office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies

Purchase office supplies, equipment, and furniture

Oversee the maintenance of office facilities, and equipment.

Perform other relevant duties when needed.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Minimum 6 years of HR Generalist / HR Business Partner experiences, preferably from an insurance company and has experience across different/ couples of HR functions.

Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work according to business needs.

Knowledge of the local employment statutory requirements

Strong tech savvy and curious to try and brave through new frontiers.

A self-starter who embraces change and challenges.

A hands-on contributor and a high level of flexibility and adaptability.

Natural in attention to details.