At Smart High Tech (SHT), we are developing advanced graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials that help solve one of the biggest challenges in modern technology: heat management.
Our solutions support the next generation of AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centers, advanced electronics, and high-performance computing. As demand accelerates globally, we are entering an exciting scale-up phase and expanding our international footprint.
To support this journey, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious HR Manager / People & Culture who can help us build the people, culture and organisational capabilities required for sustainable global growth.
This is not a traditional HR role.
You will be a partner to the management and leadership team, helping shape the future of the organisation while building scalable people processes across multiple countries and cultures.
You will play a key role in supporting international expansion, strengthening our employer brand, attracting world-class talent, and creating an environment where people can perform, innovate, and thrive.
If you enjoy building organisations, leading change, and working in a fast-moving technology environment, this could be the opportunity for you.
Strengthen and develop our company culture, values, and principles.
Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and organisational effectiveness.
Support managers and leaders in building high-performing teams.
Partner with the leadership team on organisational design and workforce planning.
Develop people strategies that support rapid growth and international expansion.
Build scalable HR frameworks, policies, and processes.
Develop and execute talent acquisition plan across multiple regions.
Strengthen our employer branding initiatives.
Ensure an outstanding employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation across multiple countries.
Support international mobility, work permits, and visa processes.
Manage employee relations and HR governance.
Support organisational changes and transformation initiatives.
We're looking for a commercially minded HR leader who thrives in growth environments and enjoys building organisations.
7–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Experience from:
Experience supporting scale-up companies through rapid growth
Experience working internationally and across multiple cultures
Strong business understanding and ability to translate business goals into people strategies
Experience in organisational development, change management, and leadership development
Strong understanding of labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices
Excellent communication skills in English
Global expansion projects
Manufacturing scale-ups
Publicly listed companies
Asian business cultures and organisations
International labor relations and union negotiations
Building HR functions from the ground up
We believe you'll succeed in this role if you are:
Strategic and hands-on
Business-oriented and pragmatic
Structured and execution-focused
Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
A trusted advisor to leaders
Passionate about people, culture, and growth
Most importantly, you're excited about helping build something meaningful and creating the conditions for people and businesses to succeed together.
You'll be joining a company with global ambitions, groundbreaking technology, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of both the company and its people strategy while working alongside experienced leaders, engineers, innovators, and industry experts.
If you enjoy growth journeys, international environments, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
