APAC HR Business Partner & People Operations Lead

Delta Capita; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Capita in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced HR Business Partner and People Operations professional to support our growing APAC business. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will serve as the primary in‑region People contact for Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and other APAC locations, delivering operational HR support and advisory services.

You will partner with regional leadership and the global People team to manage onboarding, performance reviews, payroll updates, benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline.
• At least five years’ HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or People Operations experience.
• Strong hands‑on HR operational experience including onboarding, payroll inputs, benefits and employee relations.
• Experience supporting employees and managers across multiple APAC countries.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices within Malaysia and relevant APAC markets.
• Experience managing sensitive employee relations matters.
• Ability to manage local statutory, government and employment‑related administrative requirements.
• Experience coordinating office operations, vendors or employee workplace services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Existing right to work in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees across Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and other APAC locations.
• Provide practical advice on HR policies, employment matters and local best practice.
• Support managers across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, promotions, employee development, transfers and offboarding.
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance concerns, disciplinary processes, grievances and conflict resolution.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organisational change and people‑related initiatives.
• Support regional business transformation and change programmes, including initiatives like Project Sapphire.
• Support annual People processes, including performance reviews, compensation reviews, promotion cycles and talent planning.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to support recruitment, onboarding and employee development.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and ensure effective introduction to the business.
• Manage payroll‑related updates and work with payroll teams.
• Support benefits administration and queries.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR systems.
• Oversee employment pass, visa and work permit processes where required.
• Coordinate compliance training and local learning initiatives.
• Produce HR metrics and workforce reports.
• Ensure data privacy and confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

HRBP

People Operations

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Onboarding & lifecycle support

Multi-country APAC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

HR systems

Payroll providers

Job description

Delta Capita in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an experienced HR Business Partner and People Operations professional to support our growing APAC business. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will serve as the primary in‑region People contact for Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and other APAC locations, delivering operational HR support and advisory services.

You will partner with regional leadership and the global People team to manage onboarding, performance reviews, payroll updates, benefits and