APAC- Regional People Director
TalaAbout Tala
At Tala, we’re applying advanced technology and human creativity to solve what legacy institutions can’t or won't. We are a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority, recognizing that today’s financial infrastructure doesn’t work for most of the world’s population.
We’re the first and only platform to combine the intelligence of a credit bureau, the payments execution of a fintech, and the relationship expertise of a bank into one vertically integrated solution. Our platform is powered by an expansive moat of proprietary data and AI/ML decisioning technology, enabling us to deliver instant, reliable liquidity personalized to every customer's needs. Through our flagship credit app, we’ve disbursed over $7 billion in credit to more than 12 million customers across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. These customers have leveraged Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals.
Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:
CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years.
CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.
Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.
Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.
Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Regional People Director for APAC to serve as a strategic partner to our regional leadership team. Based in India, this role will work closely with General Managers and functional leaders to shape and execute a people strategy that enables sustainable growth across India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
As a key member of the regional leadership ecosystem, you will translate business priorities into people strategies—ensuring the region is powered by the right talent, culture, and organisational structure to achieve ambitious goals.
This role goes beyond traditional HR operations. You will act as a trusted advisor, driving organisational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring that our people practices support a high-growth, innovative environment.
\nStrategic People Partnership
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Serve as a strategic advisor to regional leadership, translating business priorities into a clear and actionable people strategy.
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Develop and implement a regional people roadmap that aligns market priorities across India, the Philippines, and Vietnam with global organisational goals.
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Anticipate future talent needs and partner with leadership to build sustainable workforce strategies.
Organisational Effectiveness & Talent Strategy
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Partner with Talent Acquisition leaders to strengthen regional sourcing strategies and talent pipelines.
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Lead end-to-end performance management and compensation cycles across the region, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and local market competitiveness.
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Support organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability development.
Culture, Engagement & Inclusion
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Champion a strong organisational culture by driving employee engagement, well-being, and diversity initiatives across the region.
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Foster an environment that is inclusive, psychologically safe, and aligned with our company values.
Governance, Employee Relations & Compliance
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Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and frameworks that align with local labor laws across India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, organisational restructuring, and compliance requirements.
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Ensure robust governance practices that mitigate risk while enabling business agility.
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and mentor a high-performing regional HR operations team.
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Build strong cross-functional partnerships across the global People organisation and regional leadership teams.
Experience
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10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally supporting multiple markets across Asia Pacific.
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Proven experience managing HR teams and operations across India, the Philippines, and Vietnam or broader Southeast Asia.
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Experience in high-growth environments such as fintech, technology companies, or scaling startups.
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Strong expertise in employee relations, organisational design, workforce planning, and compensation frameworks.
Leadership Capabilities
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Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leaders and executives.
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High levels of cultural intelligence, with the ability to navigate diverse organisational and regional contexts.
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Strong strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic approach to execution.
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Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve quickly.
Personal Attributes
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High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive people matters.
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
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Passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.