APAC HR Leader & Strategic Partner — Shah Alam

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment) is assisting with an HR Manager (APAC) appointment based in Shah Alam. This role acts as a strategic HR Business Partner for assigned units while guiding HR specialists across the APAC region.

You will lead a dedicated team to align HR strategies with our growing business goals, driving talent movements, governance, and a strong leadership pipeline.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years HR Generalist experience with specialized HR areas (TA, C&B, L&D, Employee Engagement, IR).
• Proven track record with culturally diverse teams in APAC.
• Strong knowledge of regional labor laws and cross-cultural communication.
• Fluent English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Willing to work in Shah Alam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional function heads on manpower planning, organizational changes, and talent movements.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior managerial roles.
• Drive a high-performance culture through performance management and IDPs.
• Partner with leaders to build a leadership pipeline and succession planning.
• Oversee annual employee engagement survey and localized follow-up initiatives.
• Support annual salary reviews and manage IR/compliance across multiple countries.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Total Rewards

Industrial Relations

Cross-cultural Communication

English Proficiency

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

MS Excel

Job description

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment) is assisting with an HR Manager (APAC) appointment based in Shah Alam. This role acts as a strategic HR Business Partner for assigned units while guiding HR specialists across the APAC region.

You will lead a dedicated team to align HR strategies with our growing business goals, driving talent movements, governance, and a strong leadership pipeline.