APAC HR Leader: Talent, Compliance & Global Strategy

congatec; Penang; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

congatec is seeking an experienced HR leader to manage the full employee lifecycle across APAC, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and China. You will lead APAC HR staff, collaborate with Global HR, and drive alignment of local needs with global strategies.

The role requires hands-on operational support, development of HR processes, and participation in international HR projects with regular travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HR experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysian labor law; knowledge of Taiwanese labor law is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle across APAC (Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, China).
• Provide functional leadership of APAC HR staff and collaborate with Global HR.
• Support the execution and rollout of global HR strategies regionally.
• Coordinate with regional/global stakeholders to align local needs with global strategies.
• Act as trusted HR contact for employees and managers in APAC.
• Coordinate and support labor law matters across the APAC region.
• Develop and optimize HR processes and policies; contribute to talent management and leadership programs.
• Provide hands-on operational HR support and participate in international HR projects.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-driven

Mandarin (nice to have)

Education

Degree in HR management / business administration / labor law

Job description

congatec is seeking an experienced HR leader to manage the full employee lifecycle across APAC, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and China. You will lead APAC HR staff, collaborate with Global HR, and drive alignment of local needs with global strategies.

The role requires hands-on operational support, development of HR processes, and participation in international HR projects with regular travel across the region.