Vice President of People

About IRVINS

IRVINS is a premium snack brand originating from Singapore, founded in 2008. Initially an F&B restaurant, it has since evolved into a modern consumer packaged goods company with operations spanning five offices and 15 markets worldwide. IRVINS includes a manufacturing facility within Singapore and maintains a growing presence through retail and e-commerce channels. Currently navigating a phase of rapid expansion, especially in the USA and China, the company is also strengthening its foothold across Southeast Asia.

Role Overview

The Vice President of People is a leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and is integral to the company's leadership team. This role manages the comprehensive people strategy across global locations including Singapore headquarters, manufacturing, retail operations, distribution centers, and international branches in the USA and China. As IRVINS continues to expand internationally, the role will evolve accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive people strategy across all company locations worldwide.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and fostering a thriving company culture.
• Lead the entire performance management process, designing frameworks, coaching leaders, and embedding a culture of continuous feedback.
• Drive recruitment and employee retention initiatives tailored to office, manufacturing, retail, and supply chain roles.
• Establish scalable, compliant HR structures, particularly for growth in the USA and China markets.
• Design HR programs that support factory and retail teams, enhancing productivity and workplace pride.
• Implement HR technology, analytics, and automation to transform the HR function from administrative to strategic.
• Create and deliver learning and development programs suited to varied team environments.
• Serve as the cultural champion and trusted advocate for all employees.

Desired Profile

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all organizational levels.
• Proven track record as an autonomous executor, capable of decisive action and independent decision-making.
• Experience managing complex, multifunctional organizations including office, manufacturing, retail, and supply chain operations.
• Comfortable working inter-culturally, with notable advantage given to familiarity with USA and China markets.
• Strong analytical aptitude, utilizing people data to guide decision-making processes.
• History of success in high-growth or startup environments, balancing structure and agility without bureaucracy.
• Knowledge of Singaporean employment laws; knowledge of US and Chinese labor regulations is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build a positive corporate culture that drives business success.
• A minimum of 12 years of advancing experience in HR leadership roles such as Head, Director, or VP.
• Preference for candidates with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or supply chain sectors.

Why Join IRVINS?

• Opportunity to impact company direction with a seat on the Leadership Team.
• Significant autonomy to shape and own the people function.
• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing brand with strong products and culture.
• Work closely with a CEO who prioritizes people and company culture.