Assoc. Director, People & Culture Strategy

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is establishing a brand-new Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur, inviting a senior HR leader to shape People & Culture strategy and partner with the Site Lead. This Associate Director will lead workforce planning, leadership development, and employee experience while ensuring governance and regional alignment.

The role demands deep HR advisory experience, in-depth knowledge of Malaysian regulations, and a track record of transforming organisations through people strategies and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in HR Business Partnering or equivalent leadership roles.
• Proven experience shaping workforce strategy with senior business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and HR governance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GBS KL Site Lead as strategic business partner.
• Translate business strategy into forward-looking people priorities.
• Lead workforce strategy, organisation and capability development.
• Drive leadership and talent, succession planning, and employee experience.
• Develop scalable, future-ready people strategies for growth and transformation.
• Champion high-performance culture and strong governance.

Skills

Strategic HR advisory

HR business partnering

Workforce planning

Talent management

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Organisational development

Change management

Governance and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Job description

Singtel is establishing a brand-new Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur, inviting a senior HR leader to shape People & Culture strategy and partner with the Site Lead. This Associate Director will lead workforce planning, leadership development, and employee experience while ensuring governance and regional alignment.

The role demands deep HR advisory experience, in-depth knowledge of Malaysian regulations, and a track record of transforming organisations through people strategies and