Head of HR

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobstreet Malaysia is seeking a visionary Head of HR to transform the organization into a digitally savvy workplace. This leadership role involves driving HR digital processes, fostering an innovative culture, and developing talent strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in HR leadership and a strong passion for developing people within a vibrant corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience in HR digital transformation and L&D strategy.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR digitalization processes for efficiency and user experience.
• Champion culture transformation aligned with company values.
• Implement a comprehensive L&D strategy for employee upskilling.

Skills

HR digital transformation

Organizational culture building

Leadership development

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Equivalent qualification

Job description

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We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of HR to lead the transformation of our organization into a digitally savvy, learning-driven, and culturally vibrant workplace. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with strong execution skills, passionate about people development, digital HR transformation, and building a high-performance culture that adapts to change and thrives in the future of work. As a key member of the management team, you will contribute to strategic decision-making and work closely with department heads to ensure it is a great place to work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Digital Transformation

• Lead HR digitalization processes to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.

• Upgrade HR technology platforms (HRIS, employee self-service, digital onboarding, e-learning).

• Drive the adoption of digital tools and create a mindset shift towards digital-first thinking.

2. Organizational Culture & Change Management

• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Lead culture transformation initiatives aligned with company values and business goals.

• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and empowering work environment through consistent

communication, recognition programs, and leadership development.

3. Employee Upskilling & Talent Development

• Implement a comprehensive L&D strategy to upskill and reskill employees across all functions.

• Collaborate with internal leaders and external providers to deliver development journeys.

• Introduce digital learning platforms, blended learning approaches, and future-ready training

programs (e.g., data literacy, leadership, digital tools) for the internal talent journeys.

4. Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Work closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business priorities.

• Act as a strategic advisor on organizational structure and succession management.

• Support leaders in building capabilities to lead teams effectively through change and growth.

5. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Oversee a modern recruitment process with a focus on hiring for future skills and cultural fit.

• Strengthen employer brand through digital presence, talent marketing, and employee advocacy.

• Build strong talent pipelines through partnerships with universities, platforms, and networks.

6. HR Governance & People Operations

• Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with labor laws and aligned with organizational values.

• Monitor HR data, analytics, and KPIs to make evidence-based decisions.

• Mentor HR team to be proactive business partners with strong digital and strategic capabilities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to build capabilities across all HR functions.

• Collaborate closely with HODs to ensure HR strategies are integrated into daily operations.

• Represent HR in leadership team meetings and board-level discussions.

8. HR Data & People Analytics

• Analyse HR data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities related to retention and performance.

• Translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across HR systems and reporting tools.

• Generate and review monthly HR reports covering key metrics such as headcount, turnover, and

attrition, hiring progress, training hours, employee engagement scores, and more.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.

• Proven experience in HR digital transformation, organizational culture building, and L&D strategy.

• Strong project management skills and experience implementing HR tech or change initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to influence and collaborate at all levels.

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with employees, management, and stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

• Passionate about people development and organizational growth

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