Head of HR

Job Description

**Location:** Singapore (Hybrid)

**Company Overview**
Red Dot Analytics (RDA) is a pioneering deep-tech spin-off from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). We are at the forefront of the AI revolution, providing cognitive digital twin technology to transform data center operations. Our mission is to enable sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient infrastructure for the AI era. With our award-winning DCVerse platform, we help operators optimize cooling, reduce energy consumption, and manage risk through advanced physics-informed machine learning. Backed by Granite Asia and recognized by IMDA, RDA is a fast-growing team of innovators dedicated to solving some of the most critical challenges in digital infrastructure.

**Role Overview**
This is a unique, "Greenfield" opportunity for a builder-minded HR professional to establish the foundational HR function at RDA. As our first dedicated HR hire, you will report directly to the CEO and serve as a "department of one." You will balance high-impact talent acquisition—personally headhunting our future leadership team—with the end-to-end operational ownership of HR processes and office management. This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in scrappy, fast-paced environments and is excited about having complete autonomy to shape the culture of a high-growth tech startup.

**How You'll Make an Impact**
* **Drive Strategic Talent Acquisition:** Take full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle, with a primary focus on proactively sourcing and headhunting senior leadership roles (e.g., Head of Sales, Head of Product) and technical specialists.
* **Build the HR Foundation:** Design, implement, and manage all HR processes from scratch, including the employee handbook, onboarding journeys, and performance management frameworks.
* **Ensure Operational Excellence:** Personally manage end-to-end HR operations, including manual payroll processing, CPF contributions, and work pass administration, ensuring full compliance with Singapore’s regulatory environment.
* **Lead Office Management:** Oversee facilities management, vendor relationships, and general office administration to ensure a productive and welcoming environment for the team.
* **Strategic Advisory:** Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, providing insights on organizational design and talent strategy as we scale.

**What You'll Bring to the Team**
**Minimum/Core Requirements:**
* **Demonstrated Experience in 0-to-1 Environments:** Proven track record of building HR functions or being the first HR hire in a small-to-mid-sized organization.
* **Expertise in Full-Cycle Recruitment:** Extensive experience in proactive sourcing and headhunting for senior leadership and technical roles without heavy reliance on external agencies.
* **Deep Knowledge of Singapore Employment Law:** Comprehensive understanding of the Singapore Employment Act, CPF regulations, and MOM work pass procedures, necessary for managing a solo HR function in Singapore.
* **Hands-on Operational Mindset:** A "no-task-is-too-small" attitude, with the demonstrated ability to handle manual payroll and office administration personally and accurately.
* **Stakeholder Management:** Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence leadership and act as a culture champion.

**Preferred/Bonus Requirements:**
* Experience working within the deep-tech, AI, or data center industries.
* Familiarity with the fast-paced nature of venture-backed startups.

**What We Offer**
* **Unmatched Autonomy:** The opportunity to build a function from the ground up with a direct line to the CEO.
* **Impactful Mission:** Be part of a company that is making a tangible impact on global sustainability and energy efficiency in the tech sector.
* **Professional Growth:** As the company scales, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the organization and define the future of the HR function.
* **Collaborative Innovation:** Work in a technically rigorous environment with world-class experts and researchers.

If you are a scrappy, hands-on HR leader ready to build the future of sustainable AI infrastructure, we want to hear from you.