At BJAK, we operate with speed, ownership, and a clear mission: to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and impactful. As our HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and the CEO's Office to translate business goals into people strategy and ensure every HR decision supports growth, accountability, and long-term value.
This is not a traditional HR role - it’s a high-impact, high-responsibility position for someone commercial, responsive, and aligned with the fast pace and high standards of a startup environment.
Why This Role MattersYou’ll serve as a trusted partner to leadership, helping teams structure, grow, and perform effectively.
You’ll balance empathy and execution, people care, and business results
You’ll help scale a high-performance culture rooted in a strong work ethic, clarity, and speed
Your work will directly impact retention, performance, and organizational success
Work closely with senior leadership to design team structures and talent strategies that align with business goals
Act as an advisor to managers and executives on performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Lead and improve core HR processes, including performance reviews, calibrations, career development, and internal mobility
Provide hands-on support in resolving people matters with fairness, speed, and discretion
Guide managers in delivering feedback, managing performance issues, and growing their teams
Support workforce planning, succession, and change management initiatives
Use people data and insights to identify trends, gaps, and risks, and act on them
Drive alignment with company values and ensure culture is embedded into all people practices
Be responsive and proactive in a dynamic, execution-driven environment
Are deeply aligned with business goals and leadership direction
Value speed, responsiveness, and follow-through - you don’t drop the ball
Have a strong sense of professionalism, work ethic, and respect in how you interact
Are comfortable with longer hours and time-sensitive deliverables when needed
Can influence up, down, and across with clarity and credibility
Are highly accountable, you own outcomes, not just input
Thrive in high-growth, high-change environments and work well under pressure
Believe that HR should be a strategic partner, not just a support function
Roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get things done - even the unglamorous stuff
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years as an HRBP or similar strategic role
Experience working closely with senior leaders or founders in high-growth companies
Strong grasp of core HR disciplines: performance, org design, coaching, culture, employee relations
Ability to balance people's needs with business priorities
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with emotional intelligence
Strong understanding of Malaysian labor law (regional knowledge is a plus)
Tech- or startup-savvy mindset - you’re adaptable, systems-oriented, and lean
Competitive compensation aligned with your contribution and impact
Direct exposure to the CEO and top-level decision-making
High ownership in shaping the company’s growth and talent trajectory
A flat, execution-focused culture where initiative is recognized and rewarded
Opportunity to work in one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting fintech startups
Fast-paced learning, clear growth tracks, and the chance to truly make a difference
BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, operating in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and Japan. We simplify complex financial services through technology and AI, making protection easier to access for millions of users.
Our team is lean, driven, and focused on impact. We work hard, move fast, and hold high standards - because we believe what we’re building matters.
If you’re looking to do meaningful HR work at the heart of business decisions - not on the sidelines - we’d love to hear from you.
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