Head of HR

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Significant impact opportunity

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Head of HR for a well-established education sector client undergoing a corporate transformation. You will lead a five-person HR team across HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, C&B, Payroll, and Mobility, partnering with senior leaders to drive business-focused initiatives.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive HR experience, a track record in transforming HR from an operational function to a strategic partner, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with HRBP results.
• Strong balance of strategic HR leadership and operational execution.
• Proven track record implementing HR frameworks, systems and change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and business partnering skills.
• Experience in multinational, matrix, or transformation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a five-person HR team across HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, C&B, Payroll, and Mobility.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to drive business-focused HR initiatives.
• Champion the transformation of HR from an operational function to a strategic business partner.
• Design and implement talent management, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance organisational culture.
• Introduce and standardise HR policies, processes, and governance practices.
• Lead HR systems implementation and process improvement projects.
• Support organisational change management during a period of business transformation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Provide hands-on HR leadership while influencing business decisions and people strategy.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Business partnering

Job description

• Lead a high-impact HR transformation agenda
• Shape people strategy in a growing organisation

• Lead a high-impact HR transformation agenda
• Shape people strategy in a growing organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation in the education sector that is transitioning from an owner-led environment to a more structured corporate operating model. With a diverse workforce and ambitious growth plans, the business is investing heavily in its people agenda, leadership capability, and HR transformation journey.

Job Description

• Lead and develop a five-person HR team across HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, C&B, Payroll, and Mobility.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to drive business-focused HR initiatives.
• Champion the transformation of HR from an operational function to a strategic business partner.
• Design and implement talent management, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance organisational culture.
• Introduce and standardise HR policies, processes, and governance practices.
• Lead HR systems implementation and process improvement projects.
• Support organisational change management during a period of business transformation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Provide hands-on HR leadership while influencing business decisions and people strategy.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Head Of HR Should Have

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated HR business partnering results.
• Proven success balancing strategic HR leadership with operational execution.
• Strong track record implementing HR frameworks, systems, and change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and business partnering skills.
• Experience in multinational, matrix, or transformation-focused environments is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging up to MYR 230,000 annually.
• Permanent position with opportunities to make a significant impact.

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