HR Business Partner - Singapore

About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What you will do

As an HRBP at Plaud, you won’t just manage headcount; you will be an architect of an AI-native organization. You will partner with our SG-based Tech and Ops leaders to scale teams, optimize performance, and embed our "Act from First Principles" culture into every workflow.

• Strategic Partnering: Align HR initiatives with business goals for our Big Data, Engineering, and Commercialization teams.

• Talent Development & Integration: Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior technical roles; ensure seamless onboarding in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Performance & Culture: Implement data-driven performance management and drive a culture of 'Let others thrive' across a global, multicultural workforce.

• AI-Driven Ops: Proactively use AI tools to automate HR workflows (reporting, screening, employee queries) to maintain a lean, efficient team.

• Compliance: Manage SG labor law compliance, payroll oversight, and local employee relations.

Skills, qualifications and experience we look for

• 5-8 years in HRBP roles, ideally within Big Tech or high-growth AI startups.

• Proven track record in scaling technical teams (Big Data, Engineering, AI) from the ground up in the Singapore market.

• Ability to leverage data (not just intuition) to optimize headcount planning, retention, and performance metrics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Employment Act, EP/COMPASS framework, and MOM regulations.

• Ability to solve organizational bottlenecks by breaking them down to fundamental truths rather than following "standard HR manuals."

• Native-level fluency in English and Mandarin (to collaborate with HQ/Global teams)

What we offer

• Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success.

• High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.

• Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.

• Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.

• Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.

• Medical & Insurance Coverage Comprehensive benefits to protect our employees' financial security, physical health, and longterm growth. Medical insurance and WICA coverage for all full-time employees.