Chief Human Resource Officer (Malaysia, KL based)

Argyll Scott; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRO will lead the people and organisational agenda across multiple ASEAN markets, partnering with the CEO, COO and senior leadership to ensure people strategies, leadership capabilities and workforce priorities align with business objectives.

Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, workforce effectiveness and regional HR governance.

Qualifications

• Seasoned HR executive with regional leadership experience across complex multi-country organisations.
• Partner with CEOs, managing directors and senior leadership to drive business performance through people strategies.
• Experience building leadership capability and governance in matrix environments across markets and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional HR functions across ASEAN markets.
• Partner with CEO/board to ensure people strategies align with business objectives.
• Develop leadership pipelines, succession frameworks and retention strategies.

Skills

Regional HR leadership

Succession planning

Leadership assessment

Talent management

Organisational effectiveness

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client is a leading healthcare solutions organisation operating across the medical devices and diagnostics sector, with an established presence throughout ASEAN. Operating in multiple markets and supported by an established leadership team, the business is focused on strengthening its leadership bench, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and building the capabilities required to support its next stage of growth. As part of this strategic agenda, the organisation is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a key partner to senior leadership across the region.

About the Role

The CHRO will lead the people and organisational agenda across multiple ASEAN markets. This role is responsible for partnering with the CEO, COO, board members and senior leadership team to ensure people strategies, leadership capabilities and workforce priorities are aligned with business objectives.

Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, workforce effectiveness and regional HR governance. The role will also oversee the development of executive talent, succession frameworks, leadership rewards and retention strategies to ensure the organisation is able to attract, retain and develop critical roles across the region.

Working closely with country HR leaders and business heads, the Senior Human Resources Director will focus on strengthening leadership pipelines, enhancing organisational capability, improving talent retention and driving consistent people practices across markets. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded HR leader to influence business outcomes while serving as a key advisor to the CEO on leadership, workforce and organisational priorities.

What We'll Like to See in You

You are a seasoned HR executive with significant experience leading regional HR functions within complex, multi-country organisations. You have successfully partnered with CEOs, managing directors and senior leadership teams to drive business performance through effective people strategies and leadership initiatives.

You bring strong expertise in succession planning, leadership assessment, talent management, organisational effectiveness and workforce planning, with a proven ability to build leadership capability at senior levels. Commercially astute and highly credible with executive stakeholders, you are comfortable operating in matrix environments and influencing across different markets and cultures. You balance strategic thinking with practical execution, operational effectiveness and possess the confidence to influence constructively while building strong stakeholder relationships. Experience within healthcare, life sciences, medical technology, pharmaceutical or other technically driven industries will be advantageous but is not essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible regional leadership role with direct access to the senior executive leadership team. You will be able to influence key business decisions while shaping the organisation's people, leadership and culture agenda across multiple Asian markets. The role offers significant scope to build organisational capability and create lasting impact on the business's future growth trajectory.