Country Human Resources Manager - Malaysia

• Align Malaysia’s HR strategy with business priorities and regional HR direction.
• Provide effective HR leadership and support to employees and leaders across the Kuala Lumpur office and Johor manufacturing facilities.
• Build a capable, engaged, and high-performing workforce through effective talent, organization, and leadership practices.
• Maintain fair, consistent, and compliant HR policies, processes, and employee relations practices.
• Support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace while enabling operational effectiveness across office and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Malaysia HR plan in partnership with country and regional leadership.
• Advise managers on organizational design, workforce planning, talent, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Lead onboarding, employee development, retention, and other talent initiatives in coordination with business leaders.
• Oversee employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent handling.
• Guide leaders on HR policies, employment practices, and local compliance requirements; work with internal or external experts where needed.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and other core HR operations in partnership with relevant regional and local teams.
• Provide HR support to manufacturing operations in Johor, including workforce planning, employee engagement, attendance, shift-related people matters, and coordination with site leaders.
• Support organizational changes and business initiatives, communicating effectively with affected employees and stakeholders.
• Use HR data and trends to identify workforce risks and opportunities, and recommend practical actions to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team, promoting consistent service and collaboration across locations.
• Partner with regional HR colleagues to implement regional programs while addressing Malaysia-specific business and workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Significant HR experience, including experience leading or managing HR responsibilities in Malaysia.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or other multi-site operations; exposure to shift-based or frontline workforces is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of local employment practices and the ability to apply them consistently in a business setting.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, and fairness.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across office and manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use HR data to guide decisions.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.
• Ability to travel regularly between the Kuala Lumpur office and manufacturing facilities in Johor.