Chief People & Transformation Leader

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Head of HR to lead the human capital strategy in alignment with business objectives and shareholder expectations. You will drive enterprise-wide transformation, shape culture, and oversee governance in a public-listed environment.

The role requires extensive experience in HR leadership, organizational design, and digital HR initiatives, with board-level influence and strong governance mindset.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive HR leadership experience, incl. 5–8 years in head of HR or equivalent.
• Proven track record in HR strategy within public listed or large multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational transformation, change management, and digital HR initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking with commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence Board-level stakeholders and senior executives.
• Deep expertise in talent management, organizational design, and culture transformation.
• High adaptability and resilience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong governance mindset with understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking HR strategy aligned with corporate vision, growth plans, and market dynamics.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chairman, Group CEO, Board, and senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability.
• Lead human capital discussions at Board level, including succession planning and talent risk.
• Lead culture transformation to align with company values, performance expectations, and innovation goals.
• Establish change management frameworks to support large-scale business transformation.
• Build a robust talent pipeline and succession framework for critical roles.
• Design and implement leadership development programs for senior executives and high-potential talent.
• Elevate employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Oversee performance management systems aligned with business KPIs and shareholder value creation.
• Design competitive and compliant compensation & benefits frameworks for a public listed environment.
• Ensure executive compensation aligns with governance standards and investor expectations.
• Lead HR transformation through technology adoption (HRIS, analytics, AI-driven insights).
• Establish data-driven decision-making across all HR functions.
• Track and report key human capital metrics to the Board and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, labor laws, and public listed company standards.
• Strengthen HR governance frameworks, policies, and audit readiness.
• Manage workforce-related risks, including employee relations and reputational concerns.
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.
• Drive employee engagement and well-being initiatives across the organization.
• Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles into HR strategies, including DEI and sustainability efforts.

Skills

HR leadership

Board liaison

Talent management

Organizational design

Change management

Digital HR

Governance

Job description

Zohorecruit seeks a Head of HR to lead the human capital strategy in alignment with business objectives and shareholder expectations. You will drive enterprise-wide transformation, shape culture, and oversee governance in a public-listed environment.

The role requires extensive experience in HR leadership, organizational design, and digital HR initiatives, with board-level influence and strong governance mindset.