Fractional HR Director

About BeeX
BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs).
BeeX specialises in providing autonomous robotics solutions to safeguard underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy and defense sectors, reducing over 90% of carbon emissions. We are pioneering Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) on a global scale, supported by decades of operational experience in harsh waters. With unprecedented efficiency, we strive to provide our customers with a one-point solution for asset integrity management -- protecting assets they value, making sure they stay safe.
Why Join Now The industries we serve need new ways to overcome their current challenges, and BeeX sees the opportunity in delivering exactly that, right now. Creating anything new is very hard, and we need outstanding people.
At BeeX, everyone is dependent; united by enthusiasm for bold innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team thrives in dynamic environments, driving transformative advancements globally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world!
You will enjoy this job if you:
Want to work in fast-paced start-up environment, prioritizing growth over short-term gains
Like to work independently, as well as collaboratively with team members in other sub-teams
Have a positive learning mindset, and can quickly absorb knowledge to overcome challenges
Can assess risk and make time-critical decisions/tradeoffs in imperfect scenarios
Your Role The Fractional HR Director provides senior HR leadership and strategic counsel to BeeX's founders and management team, without the cost of a full-time executive hire. This person will work closely with the existing HR Operations team to elevate BeeX's people strategy, strengthen organizational design, and ensure the company's HR foundations can scale with its engineering and commercial ambitions - while day-to-day HR operations, systems, and employee support continue to be run by the internal HR team.
Your Job Scope
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape and execute BeeX's people strategy in line with business growth plans across Singapore, Malaysia, and future markets.
Provide strategic oversight of organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce scenario modelling (Singapore, Malaysia, and other locations under consideration).
Guide to compensation and benefits strategy, including salary benchmarking, grade structures, and pay equity, in partnership with the internal HR team.
Advise and sponsor performance management frameworks, including appraisal cycles, probation reviews, and performance improvement processes.
Provide governance and quality assurance over HR compliance matters, including Singapore MOM work pass strategy, SSIC classification, and Malaysia cross-border employment considerations.
Coach and mentor the internal HR Specialist and People Operations team on process design, HR systems, and case handling for complex matters.
Act as a senior escalation point for sensitive employee relations issues, disciplinary matters, and leadership coaching needs.
Support talent strategy and senior hiring for critical engineering, sales, and finance roles, including input on job architecture and interview frameworks.
Shape learning and development strategy, including manager capability building (e.g. training needs assessments for engineers promoted into people-management roles).
Report to the CEO and, where relevant, the Board on HR metrics, risks, and people-related business impact.
Desired Qualities
Ideally 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3-5 years in an HR leadership role (Head of HR, HR Director, or equivalent), ideally in a startup, deep-tech, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling HR functions in a growth-stage company (roughly 30-200 employees).
Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment law and MOM work pass frameworks; familiarity with Malaysian employment practices is a strong advantage.
Experience with compensation benchmarking, grade structures, and performance management design.
Comfortable operating in a fractional/advisory capacity - able to prioritise high-leverage strategic work and coach a lean internal team rather than run day-to-day operations personally.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to advise founders and engineering leaders directly.
Experience in engineering, robotics, marine/offshore, or other technical/deep-tech sectors is a plus.
Remuneration Package
Market competitive salary
Growth opportunities that align with your direct ability in helping the company, rather than an arbitrary corporate ladder
ESOP / equity participation
Healthcare support
Special access to industry events
Well-stocked pantry with nice snacks
Support for skills upgrading / learning credits