Head of HR

Monroe Consulting Group, an executive search firm's Consumer Division is partnering with a global manufacturer to hire a strategic and experienced Head of HR in Malaysia to build and lead the Human Resources function as the business continues to grow.

The role will be responsible for designing the HR strategy, establishing scalable HR processes and policies, building the organizational structure, strengthening leadership capability and creating a performance-driven culture across the Malaysia business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall HR strategy for Malaysia, aligned with the company's business plans and growth objectives.
• Build the HR function, framework and governance structure to support a rapidly scaling organization.
• Design and establish HR policies, processes, SOPs and guidelines across the complete employee lifecycle.
• Develop the appropriate organization structure, manpower plan and workforce strategy in line with business expansion.
• Establish a structured performance management framework, including KRAs, KPIs, goal setting, performance reviews and performance improvement processes.
• Develop leadership development initiatives and strengthen the organization's management capability.
• Establish a structured career progression, promotion and internal mobility framework.
• Partner with the leadership team on organization design, restructuring and change management initiatives.
• Develop a strategic talent acquisition framework covering leadership, managerial, sales, technical and support functions. Establish manpower planning and recruitment processes that can support rapid business expansion.
• Create HR dashboards and people analytics/MIS to provide leadership with insights on headcount, attrition, hiring, performance and productivity.
• Establish a strong HR governance framework covering policies, compliance, employee relations and people processes.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with Malaysian employment laws and statutory requirements.
• Build an effective HR team with clear roles, responsibilities, KPIs and operating processes.
• Work closely with Business, Finance and Operations leaders to identify organizational and people challenges and develop solutions.
• Drive the adoption of HR technology / HRMS and digitize key HR processes wherever appropriate.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Head and senior leadership team on organization, people and culture matters.

Job Requirements:

• 12–18 years of HR experience, with significant experience in a strategic HR leadership role.
• Current or previous experience as Head HR / HR Director / Senior HRBP / HR Leader.
• Strong experience in building, setting up or transforming HR processes and frameworks.
• Experience working with senior leadership and translating business requirements into HR strategy.
• Strong exposure to organization design, workforce planning and performance management.
• Experience establishing HR policies, SOPs, processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Malaysia employment legislation and HR practices.
• Experience in a growing, scaling or transformation-focused organization is highly preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, D2C, retail, service or other sales-driven businesses would be an advantage.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy with business performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.