We are looking for a People Operations Team Lead to run and develop a high impact People Ops function in a fast growing, multi country environment.
This is a hands on leadership role where you will lead a team while personally owning complex and high risk operational cases. The role is heavily focused on compliance, employee lifecycle management, and operational excellence, ensuring that all people processes are scalable, structured, and fully aligned with local regulations.
You will play a key role in shaping how People Operations evolves at Salmon, bringing clarity, rigor, and strong execution into a rapidly growing organization.
This role involves relocation to the Philippines. We will support the process.
What You’ll Do
Team Leadership & Execution
Lead, develop, and scale the People Operations team
Act as a true team lead, combining people management with hands on execution
Personally handle complex, sensitive, and high risk operational cases
Set clear ownership, priorities, and performance standards across the team
Compliance & Employee Lifecycle Management
Own full compliance across the employee lifecycle from hire to exit
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and legal soundness of all employee documentation
Establish and maintain audit ready processes and records
Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Risks on regulatory matters
Mitigate risks related to contracts, terminations, and employee relations
Process Design & Optimization
Сontinuously improve scalable People Ops processes
Standardize workflows across entities and geographies
Drive automation and system adoption
Ensure high data quality and operational transparency
Multi Country Operations
Support operations across multiple jurisdictions with strong focus on the Philippines
Align global standards with local regulatory requirements
Help structure and scale operations in a fast growing international setup
Stakeholder Partnership
Partner with People Partners and leadership teams
Provide clear guidance on operational and compliance related topics
Act as a trusted expert in People Operations and risk management
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Background
6+ years of experience in People / HR Operations or HR Generalist roles
Proven experience leading teams in a fast paced, high growth environment
Strong experience managing employee lifecycle documentation and compliance
Experience working in multi country setups is a strong advantage
Experience in fast growing startups and building processes from scratch is highly preferred
Skills & Expertise
Deep understanding of HR compliance and employee documentation
Strong operational mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to structure and scale complex processes in ambiguous environments
Comfortable handling sensitive and high risk cases
Strong ownership and execution skills
Education
Degree in Law is a strong advantage
Degree in HR, Business, or related field is also acceptable with relevant experience
Why would it be cool to work with us?
What we create
Modern banking services for millions of Filipinos
Cutting-edge solutions based on the best world practices and AI implementation
Licensed neobank aiming to be a unicorn and leading fintech in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia
A business capable of raising over $200MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group and other investors despite the challenging market
An environment that allows you to launch new products in 3-4 months
A basis for expanding into new markets all over the world
What we offer
Passionate international team spanning the globe
Rapid professional growth. Merit (and merit only) rules the day
Reward for performance and long-term success of Salmon
Fast track to grow internationally
New office in Manila, Philippines
Relocation support for eligible candidates
Medical insurance, health and wellness benefits
Program of events and activities both online and in person