Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)

MVC Resources; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, seeks a Group HR Director to lead the group’s human capital strategy, align with growth and governance as a PLC, and drive workforce strategy across corporate and manufacturing operations.

The role requires deep HR leadership, industrial relations expertise, succession and leadership development, and governance delivery with the Board Remuneration Committee, plus data-driven HR practices and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or large corporates.
• Experience at Group/regional HR leadership level.
• Experience with industrial relations and labour legislation.
• Experience working with Board-level stakeholders and PLC governance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organisational transformation and HR governance frameworks.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s human capital strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to drive transformation and workforce productivity.
• Advise the Board on human capital matters and governance disclosures.
• Lead succession planning, leadership development and talent pipelines.
• Oversee industrial relations strategy across manufacturing operations and labour law compliance.
• Ensure data-driven HR practices and standardised HR processes across subsidiaries.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven HR

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 04/06/2026

The Group Human Resources Director will lead the overall human capital strategy for the Group, ensuring alignment with business growth, operational excellence, and governance expectations as a public listed entity.

This role will drive workforce strategy across corporate and manufacturing operations, strengthen leadership capability, oversee industrial relations, and establish robust HR governance frameworks across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement the Group’s human capital strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term business growth.
• Partner closely with the Group CEO and senior leadership team to drive organisational transformation, leadership capability and workforce productivity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Remuneration Committee on human capital matters.

2. Organisational Development & Talent Strategy

• Lead succession planning, leadership development and talent pipeline initiatives across the Group.
• Drive organisational design to support business expansion, operational efficiency and future growth.
• Implement talent management frameworks including performance management, HiPo development and leadership pipelines.

3. Industrial Relations & Workforce Management

• Oversee industrial relations strategy across manufacturing operations, including union engagement where applicable.
• Provide guidance on labour relations, dispute resolution, disciplinary matters and compliance with employment legislation.
• Ensure stable employee relations and proactive workforce engagement across plants and corporate offices.

4. Compensation, Benefits & Governance

• Oversee Group-wide compensation and benefits frameworks, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with PLC governance requirements.
• Work closely with the Board Remuneration Committee on executive remuneration, incentive frameworks and governance disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia governance standards and statutory regulations.

5. HR Operations & Systems

• Drive HR operational excellence including HR policies, processes, shared services and HR technology.
• Standardise HR practices across subsidiaries and operating entities.
• Strengthen data-driven HR through people analytics and workforce planning.

6. Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Shape a high-performance culture aligned with the Group’s values and operational discipline.
• Lead employee engagement strategies across diverse workforce segments including corporate and manufacturing employees.
• Support organisational transformation, integration initiatives and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 15–20 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or large corporates.
• Proven experience operating at Group / regional HR leadership level.
• Strong exposure to industrial relations, union environments and labour legislation.
• Experience working with Board-level stakeholders and Remuneration Committees in a PLC environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organisation transformation, leadership development and HR governance frameworks.