APAC HR Lead: Multi-Country Operations & Policy

9 Dots Consulting Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple APAC countries. This role mandates experience with multi-country HR compliance, particularly in Southeast Asia, and involves managing employee lifecycle processes, policy development, and performance management. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, problem-solving capabilities, and a solid understanding of employment laws. This position offers significant regional exposure and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Regional exposure across 6+ APAC countries

Opportunity to build and scale HR systems

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of HR generalist or operations experience.
• Experience managing multi-country HR, particularly in APAC.
• Strong understanding of employment laws across Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR operations across multiple regions ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and Employee Handbooks.
• Oversee onboarding, probation, and offboarding processes.
• Support recruitment for various roles across regions.
• Serve as first contact for employee relations and performance management.
• Build automated HR tools to streamline processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Conflict-resolution abilities

MS Excel proficiency

HRIS systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple APAC countries. This role mandates experience with multi-country HR compliance, particularly in Southeast Asia, and involves managing employee lifecycle processes, policy development, and performance management. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, problem-solving capabilities, and a solid understanding of employment laws. This position offers significant regional exposure and opportunities for growth.