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About Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs builds the connectivity backbone of the autonomous systems revolution- resilient wireless mesh networks that let drones, robots, and unmanned platforms operate reliably in the world's most demanding environments. We sit at the intersection of defense, robotics, and next-generation autonomy, powering the machines that are changing how militaries, first responders, and industries operate in the field. Our core purpose is simple: connect anyone and anything, at any time, in any place.
For over 25 years, our team has been at the forefront of mesh networking, partnering with leading defense programs, robotics manufacturers, and system integrators worldwide. The work here doesn't sit in a slide deck- it ends up in the field, in the hands of people for whom failure isn't an option.
About the Role
We're hiring a Talent & People Partner based in Singapore. This is a generalist seat with a recruiting lean. You'll split your time between building out HR programs that scale with the company, running full-cycle hiring for a range of roles, and helping leadership think clearly about headcount and workforce planning. You'll report to the Senior HR Executive in Singapore as well as the Head of HR and Talent Acquisitions in US to shape how Doodle Labs attracts, develops, and retains talent as we grow.
In this role, you'll be a strategic partner to hiring for Doodle Labs, owning the full recruiting lifecycle for critical positions across technical, commercial, and operational functions. You'll also build and manage HR programs that improve how we onboard, develop, and engage our team --- and help define what it means to work at Doodle Labs.
What You'll Do
- Run full-cycle recruiting for roles across technical, commercial, and operational functions
- Partner with hiring managers on intake, sourcing strategy, interview design, and offer structuring
- Build, support and manage HR programs including onboarding, performance cycles, and employee experience initiatives
- Support headcount planning alongside leadership- tracking open roles, forecasting needs, and keeping hiring aligned with business priorities
- Help shape Doodle Labs' employer brand and how we show up to candidates in the Singapore market and beyond
- Support the broader People team on cross-functional projects as the company scales
What Success Looks Like
- Strong recruiting outcomes with consistent hiring velocity across critical technical, commercial, and operational functions
- Trusted partnerships with hiring managers built on clear communication and aligned interview design
- Scalable HR programs that improve employee onboarding, engagement, and performance outcomes
- Clear headcount visibility and workforce planning that keeps hiring aligned with business strategy
- Employer brand that attracts strong talent to Singapore and supports recruitment across regions
- Collaborative support to the broader People team on scaling HR functions and programs
Who You Are
- 2 – 5 years in HR, recruiting, or a blended people ops role- ideally in a scaling tech or hardware company
- Comfortable owning the full recruiting lifecycle without heavy process infrastructure
- Strong communicator- you'll work closely with hiring managers and candidates, and the quality of those relationships matters
- Naturally curious about people, motivated to understand what drives candidates and employees
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple recruiting pipelines and HR initiatives simultaneously
- Strategic thinker who can translate business needs into recruiting and HR strategy
- Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes in a fast-growing, scaling environment
- Excited by autonomy, robotics, and building teams that do serious technical work
Preferred Qualifications
- Background recruiting for technical or engineering-focused roles
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting analytics
- Familiarity with HR best practices around performance management, compensation, and employee development
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Why Join Doodle Labs
- Build the team behind cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems
- Shape Doodle Labs' culture and employer brand as we scale from a close-knit team to an industry leader
- Work alongside engineers and innovators solving real problems in defense, robotics, and autonomy
- Direct impact on the company's growth --- your hiring decisions and HR initiatives matter strategically
- High-ownership, high-trust environment where your work is visible and your voice is heard
- Join a team that values clarity, authenticity, and doing work that matters
Benefits
Doodle Labs offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package built for people doing serious work.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, individual and company performance bonuses, and equity
- Health & Wellness: Medical coverage, plus sponsored gym memberships
- Retirement: CPF contributions per Singapore statutory requirements
- Professional Development: Access to courses, certifications, and conferences
- Time Off: Paid time off, Singapore public holidays observed, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year's
Travel Expectations
No regular travel is required for this role.
Skills Required
- 2–5 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or a blended people operations role
- Experience owning the full recruiting lifecycle
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and candidates
- Organization and attention to detail while managing multiple recruiting pipelines and HR initiatives
- Ability to translate business needs into recruiting and HR strategy
- Comfort working with ambiguity and building processes in a fast-growing environment
- Experience recruiting for technical or engineering-focused roles
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting analytics
- Familiarity with performance management, compensation, and employee development practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
What the Team is Saying
Doodle Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are consistently listed, alongside access to One Medical, Teladoc, Talkspace, Health Advocate, and Kindbody. Feedback suggests this combination creates a robust health and mental-wellbeing offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and a company-wide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s are explicitly described. Feedback suggests this provides predictable downtime beyond standard PTO.
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Retirement Support — U.S. roles include a 401(k) with company contributions/match. Feedback suggests this adds meaningful long-term financial support to the package.
Doodle Labs Insights
What We Do
Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs, UGVs, AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2024," checking in at no. 2 in the Robotics category. Doodle Labs was founded in 1999 and has offices in the United States and Singapore.
Why Work With Us
We are a fast-growing team working with some of the leading innovators creating the technology of the future. Our radios are being used to advance the development and deployment of robotics in various industries. It's been an exciting past few years and we're eager to bring on like-minded people to help us continue to build this company.
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Doodle Labs Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid team- our employees not in state are remote while our local Los Angeles natives are in office 5 days per week.
