Chief Human Resources Officer

Confidential Company; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Performance incentives

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Confidential Company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the people and organisation strategy, partnering with the Board and C‑Suite to drive performance and transformation in a large, established enterprise.

This executive role focuses on leadership development, organisation design, AI and analytics adoption, and rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent. Hybrid work arrangement and a competitive executive package are offered to enable strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related field; master's preferred.
• Senior leadership experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong business and financial acumen with measurable outcomes.
• Proven track record in organisation design and large-scale change.
• Experience advising boards and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the enterprise people and organisation strategy.
• Advise and partner with the Board and C‑Suite on leadership and performance.
• Drive organisation effectiveness and productivity through operating models.
• Build leadership capability and succession depth for senior roles.
• Future-proof workforce capabilities and talent planning.
• Lead enterprise-wide organisation and workforce transformation.
• Embed a high-performance culture with clear accountability.
• Shape competitive, performance-driven reward strategies.
• Accelerate AI, automation and workforce analytics.
• Lead a high-performing people function as strategic enterprise partner.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Commercial acumen

Transformation leadership

Leadership pipeline

Executive presence

AI & analytics orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to take on a pivotal leadership role within a top‑tier, established organisation with ambitious growth and transformation priorities.

The organisation operates at significant scale, with annual revenue exceeding RM500 million and a workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will partner closely with the Board and C‑Suite to shape enterprise strategy through people, organisation and leadership - driving performance, strengthening organisational capability and harnessing AI, data and technology to build a high-performing, future‑ready organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Shape and execute the enterprise people and organisation strategy aligned with business priorities, growth ambitions and transformation outcomes.
• Advise and partner with the Board and C‑Suite on critical enterprise decisions involving leadership, organisation, workforce and performance.
• Drive organisation effectiveness and productivity, ensuring structures, operating models, accountabilities and workforce deployment enable stronger business performance.
• Build leadership capability and succession depth, strengthening the pipeline for business‑critical and senior leadership positions.
• Future‑proof workforce capabilities by anticipating critical skills, addressing capability gaps and securing talent required for future growth.
• Lead enterprise‑wide organisation and workforce transformation, including restructuring, operating model shifts and new ways of working.
• Embed a high‑performance culture with clear accountability, differentiated performance and strong alignment between individual contribution and enterprise outcomes.
• Shape competitive, performance‑driven reward strategies to attract, retain and motivate critical talent.
• Accelerate AI, automation and workforce analytics to improve productivity, decision‑making and organisational intelligence.
• Lead a high‑performing people function that operates as a strategic enterprise partner and delivers measurable business value.

What We’re Looking For

1. Academic Qualification - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Economics, Finance or a related discipline. A Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
2. Enterprise Leadership - Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex or diversified organisation, with exposure beyond traditional HR leadership.
3. Business & Commercial Acumen - Strong understanding of business and financial drivers, with the ability to translate people and organisation decisions into measurable business outcomes.
4. Organisation & Transformation Leadership - Proven track record in organisation design, operating model transformation, workforce transformation and large‑scale change.
5. Talent & Leadership Strategy - Demonstrated success in building leadership pipelines, succession depth and enterprise‑critical capabilities.
6. Board & C‑Suite Influence - Credibility and executive presence to advise, challenge and influence Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams.
7. Digital, Data & AI Orientation - Strong understanding of how AI, analytics and technology can transform workforce productivity, planning and decision‑making.

Why Join Us

• Enterprise‑Level Impact - Shape decisions that directly influence business performance and long‑term growth.
• Board & C‑Suite Exposure - Influence critical enterprise, organisation and leadership priorities.
• Transformation Mandate - Lead meaningful organisation and workforce transformation at scale.
• Future of Work - Harness AI, data and technology to reshape workforce productivity and performance.
• Competitive Executive Package - Attractive remuneration, performance incentives and comprehensive executive benefits.

Role Details

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full‑Time

We welcome accomplished leaders from diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives and help shape a high‑performing, future‑ready organisation.