HR People Partner - Vice President

About the Role

iCapital is hiring a Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic and rapidly growing People team. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business leaders, driving strategic people initiatives that enable organizational success. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, People Partners, this individual will play a critical role in shaping our HR strategy, influencing decision-making, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and people priorities. This role will primarily support our APAC region, spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, India, Australia, partnering closely with their leadership teams to deliver impactful HR solutions.

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned HR business partner with deep generalist expertise and a proven ability to navigate complexity. You thrive in a global, fast-paced environment and are passionate about evolving the HR landscape to deliver exceptional employee experiences. You are a collaborative partner who builds strong relationships, influences at all levels, and brings a data-driven approach to problem-solving. Comfort with ambiguity, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute with precision are essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a highly integrated advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategies, and change management.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Assess organizational health and effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Executive Coaching & Influence: Build trusted relationships with leaders, offering counsel on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and talent development.
• Employee Experience & Relations: Oversee complex employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment; ensure a fair and consistent approach aligned with company values.
• Data-Driven Insights: Leverage analytics to identify patterns, diagnose root causes, and inform strategic decisions related to talent, performance, and organizational priorities.
• Program Leadership: Drive execution of company-wide HR programs, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, compensation cycles, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Operations, Finance, and Legal to deliver integrated solutions across the organization.
• Culture Champion: Model and promote our collaborative, high-performance culture; act as a role model for integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 years in a senior HRBP or leadership role supporting executive teams.
• Knowledge of APAC labor law and regulations
• Proven success in a global, high-growth environment; experience in FinTech or Technology industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive organizational change, and deliver strategic HR solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with HR technology platforms and analytics tools.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English preferred – both written and verbal

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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