APAC HR Leader: Talent & Global Strategy

congatec GmbH; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

congatec GmbH is seeking an experienced APAC HR leader to drive end-to-end HR processes across Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and China. You will partner with Global HR to ensure effective rollout of strategies and lead regional HR staff in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

The role requires expertise in Malaysian labor law, strong English communication, and the ability to travel regularly to sites within the APAC region. Mandarin is a plus for broader regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in human resource management, business administration, labor law, or related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience, ideally in a similar role.
• Experience supporting multiple countries in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysian labor law; Taiwanese labor law would be an asset.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR staff in APAC and collaborate with Global HR.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding.
• Support execution and rollout of global HR strategies across the region.
• Coordinate with regional and global stakeholders to align local needs with global plans.
• Act as a trusted contact for employees and managers on HR matters.
• Coordinate and support labor law matters across APAC.
• Contribute to development and optimization of HR processes and policies.
• Support talent management and leadership development programs.
• Provide hands-on operational HR support and participate in international HR projects.
• Position requires regular travel.

Skills

HR leadership

Cross-country coordination

Labor law knowledge

English fluency

Mandarin language skills (plus)

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in HR management / related field

Job description

congatec GmbH is seeking an experienced APAC HR leader to drive end-to-end HR processes across Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and China. You will partner with Global HR to ensure effective rollout of strategies and lead regional HR staff in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

The role requires expertise in Malaysian labor law, strong English communication, and the ability to travel regularly to sites within the APAC region. Mandarin is a plus for broader regional collaboration.