People & Culture Associate

A Culture Associate oversees the strategic planning of all company engagements, drives a positive culture and experience within the organization, and promotes the Fundamentals of Back Room. They play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace into a thriving environment where every employee, regardless of work arrangement or employment status, feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best at work. By focusing on employee experience, they contribute to increased employee satisfaction, improved retention, and ultimately, enhanced organizational success.

Daily activities include:

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive culture strategy aligned with the Company fundamentals. This includes the preparation of an annual plan, and the execution of monthly activities, and budget proposal.
• Design and deliver engaging employee programs and events that promote well-being, recognition, teambuilding, collaboration, and motivation.
• As part of the initiative to build and maintain a good company culture, the Culture Associate will be responsible for the overall onboarding stage of new employees in the Company.
• Lead and oversee the different initiatives to drive employee engagement and culture. This includes supervising all employee engagement programs, activities, and events of the Culture Committee.
• Liaise and coordinating with Camps and Camp Counselors in activities, events, plans for the camps, corporate social responsibilities, and budgets.
• Collaborate with all the members of the Culture Committee. Set meetings and communicate expectations for each member of the committee. Monitor progress of projects and ensure that target dates are met.
• Ensure that there is diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in all aspects.
• Manage the employee engagement platform of the organization. Ensure regular posting to attract traction and engagement from employees. It also includes moderating the system.
• Conduct regular assessments in relation to Company culture. Gathering feedback and measuring progress towards goals.
• Clearly communicate the fundamentals through various projects and ensure that the Company, the employees, and the Clients are aligned.
• Promote employee wellbeing by planning initiatives related to mental and physical health, worklife balance, and personal development. This includes planning webinars, seminars, and events related to this aspect, and collaborating with appropriate people and agencies within the organization and outside.
• Manage the Back Room Dollars, the Company currency used within the organization. Plan events, activities, and gimmicks for its utilization.
• Manage the crediting of electronic gift credits from various platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices that will help continuously improve the strategies and plans in line with culture building.

Requirements

• Strategy: Develop a strong plan to build a positive employee experience and culture. More than that, design a strategy that is flexible but can be utilized for years to come.
• Creativity: Devise projects that will encourage all employees, regardless of age, gender, and work arrangement to join and have fun.
• Communication: Effectively convey information and announcements to both employees and the management. At the same time, actively listen to suggestions and gather diverse perspectives.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate good relationships with employees and different departments within the organization for the sake of positive employee experience and culture.
• Problem Solving: Quick and effective resolution of problems arising.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in dealing with and handling situations.
• Leadership: Strong leadership that will ensure compliance and collaboration.

• Conflict Resolution: Skilled in mediating conflicts and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding of the company's fundamentals, culture, and industry.
• Data-driven: Ability to analyze HR metrics to influence decision-making.
• Confidentiality: managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Why This Role Matters

At The Back Room, we believe that culture is the heartbeat of our organization — it connects, inspires, and drives us to do our best work. The People & Culture Associate plays a vital role in keeping that heartbeat strong.

This role ensures every team member — regardless of role, level, or location — feels valued, included, and motivated to grow. By leading engagement programs, promoting well-being, and bringing our Fundamentals to life, the People & Culture Associate helps shape a workplace where people thrive, ideas flourish, and collaboration comes naturally.

Simply put, this role exists to make The Back Room not just a great place to work — but a place where everyone belongs and feels proud to be part of something bigger.

Benefits

If Full-time/permanent role:
Core Benefits:

• HMO on Day 1 + Free coverage for 2 dependents after 2 years
• Government-mandated benefits
• Life Insurance
• 20 Annual Leave Credits
• 13th-month pay
• Birthday & Bereavement Leave

Onsite/Hybrid Extras:

• Travel Subsidy
• Staff House Accommodation (within certain distance)
• Free Shuttle Service
• Free Lunch & Uniform
• Perfect Attendance Bonus

For All Employees:

• Onboarding Training
• Monthly Engagement Activities
• Birthday Gift & Weekly Treats
• Christmas Hamper & Anniversary Gift
• Opportunity to Travel

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