Employee Experience Director

Bybit is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, with a distributed workforce operating across many countries and time zones around the clock. This is a new role. The Head of Employee Experience & Innovation will build the employee experience end to end: the offices we work in, how employees hear from leadership, how we come together, and how engaged and connected people feel. Mission: Make Bybit a place where talented people across every location feel informed, connected, and able to do their best work, and use data and new ideas, including AI, to keep improving that experience as we grow.

Responsibilities

Design and run the employee listening strategy: engagement surveys, pulse checks, lifecycle surveys, and exit insights; Turn results into action plans with leaders, and track progress so employees see their feedback lead to change; Shape the employee journey from onboarding to exit, removing friction at key moments; Lead recognition programs and culture initiatives that reinforce Bybit's values; Build community and belonging programs, including employee networks and wellbeing initiatives; Own the internal events calendar: all-hands, town halls, leadership offsites, team celebrations, and company milestones; Deliver events across locations and formats (in person, hybrid, virtual) with clear goals, budgets, and measures of success; Ensure events are inclusive and respectful of the cultural and religious diversity of our workforce; Manage vendors, budgets, and logistics with strong cost discipline; Build the internal communications strategy and editorial calendar; Own and manage all internal communications channels: the intranet, company newsletter, all-company email, Slack or Lark channels, office digital screens, and leadership updates; Own intranet content management end to end: content strategy, site structure, governance, publishing workflows, and keeping information accurate and current; Set content standards and train content owners across functions so every team publishes clearly and consistently; Partner with the CEO, executives, and the CPO on leadership messaging, change communications, and announcements; Coordinate with Corporate Communications, Legal, and Compliance so sensitive or regulated messages are accurate and consistent; Measure reach and understanding, and keep improving how information flows across the company; Bring new tools and ideas to the employee experience, including AI-enabled self-service, chat assistants, and automation of routine People processes; Run small pilots, measure results, and scale what works; Work with HR Technology and IT to keep the People tech stack simple, connected, and easy to use; Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across the four areas above; Own the function's budget and vendor relationships; Serve as a member of the People Leadership Team and a trusted partner to senior business leaders; Lead the global Workplace Operations team that manages Bybit's offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and other offices across APAC and EMEA; Own office strategy and space planning, including openings, moves, expansions, and fit-outs, in partnership with Finance; Set consistent workplace standards across all sites: facilities, health and safety, front desk, amenities, and spaces that support diverse needs such as prayer and wellness rooms; Manage facilities vendors, service contracts, and office budgets with strong cost discipline; Partner with IT, Security, and Legal on physical security, access, business continuity, and emergency response; Use occupancy data and employee feedback to design offices people want to work in

Requirements

12+ years in People, employee experience, workplace, or internal communications, with 5+ years leading teams; Proven ownership of at least two of: multi-country workplace or office operations, employee engagement, internal communications, or large-scale internal events; Experience managing an intranet or other internal communications platforms, including content governance; Experience in a high-growth, global company with employees in multiple countries; Strong analytical skills: comfortable turning survey, occupancy, and channel data into decisions; Excellent writing and editorial judgment, including drafting for senior executives; Track record of managing budgets and vendors; Fluent English

Nice to have

Experience in fintech, crypto, financial services, or another regulated industry; Experience working in the Gulf region and across Asia and Europe; Hands-on use of AI and automation to improve employee services; Familiarity with HRIS, engagement, and communications platforms (e.g., Workday, Culture Amp, Lark, Slack); Arabic or Mandarin is a plus

Benefits

Study Growth Fund: support for professional development and continuous learning; Internal Events: regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation; Global Collaboration: be part of a diverse, international team; Career Advancement: access to opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company; Internal Mobility: internal job opportunities to help build your career path