Deputy Vice President, Human Resource Management

Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Deputy Vice President for Human Resource Management. The ideal candidate will oversee HR strategies, manage employee relations, and ensure alignment with business objectives while fostering a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have 15+ years of HR experience, including 7+ years in a managerial role, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This role offers a 2-year employment contract with potential for renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Review HR strategies and align them with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee performance management.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and enhance satisfaction.
• Develop KPIs for HR and implement performance improvement plans.
• Manage compensation structures to attract and retain employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and workplace policies.
• Prepare and manage the annual HR budget.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability & Change Management

Employee Engagement & Retention

Ethical Judgment & Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Deputy Vice President, Human Resource Management

The DVP, HRM oversees the strategic direction and operations of Human Resources to ensure it is aligned with the organisation’s goals. This position entails overseeing workforce planning, employee relations, performance optimisation, learning initiatives, compensation structures and adherence to labor laws. This leadership role is key to nurturing a strong workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Review the current human resource strategies and policies and ensure it aligns with the company's overall business objectives. Overseeing the recruitment, selection and onboarding of new employees. Managing employee performance, learning and development, and training programmes. Fostering a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement and retention.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Review the current recruitment & retention strategies to retain top talent. Lead employer branding initiatives and ensure workforce planning aligns with business needs.
• Employee Relations: Resolve complex employee relations issues while ensuring a fair and consistent approach. Provide mediation, conflict resolution and proactive strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce grievances.
• Performance Management & KPI Development: Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for HR department and its’ employees, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives, vision and mission. Drive the performance evaluation process, ensuring clear objectives and continuous feedback mechanisms. Implement performance improvement plans, coaching programs and goal-setting frameworks to optimise employee productivity.
• Training & Development: Drive initiatives to strengthen employee’s skills and career progression through targeted training programs and leadership development. Regularly review training plans to ensure all staff receive the essential development they need.
• Compensation & Benefits: Review current salary structures, compensation & benefits and incentive programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance. Conduct market research, benchmark salaries, and manage reward systems to attract and retain employees. Coordinate the annual increment and bonus cycle based on approved guidelines, budget and performance outcome.
• HR Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, workplace policies, and regulatory requirements. Conduct audits, maintain updated compliance documentation and provide training on workplace policies.
• HR Budget Planning & Management: Prepare and manage the annual HR budget. Monitor and control HR expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Foster positive workplace culture and resolve conflicts as well as develop initiatives to improve employee satisfaction via engagement activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and organisational development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HR software and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Management
• Organizational Development
• Adaptability & Change Management
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Ethical Judgment & Integrity

Note: Successful candidate will be offered a 2 years’ employment contract with possibility to be absorbed as permanent or contract renewal (based on performance) at the end of the contract.