Head of Human Resource and Admin

Bureau Veritas North America; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an HR leader to guide teams in achieving effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 15 years in HR roles within MNCs. Responsibilities include managing HR functions, budget, and fostering a positive work environment. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to a purpose-driven organization.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in HR functions in MNCs, preferably in services.
• Operated in a matrix/multi-cultural environment.
• Pleasant, business-like personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to HR teams for effective communication.
• Spread positive influence on stakeholders for a transparent environment.
• Support workforce planning and organization design.
• Manage HR budget and costs.
• Coach the HR team to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation tactics

Stakeholder management

Management skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Our people are ambitious and humble, believing in what they do and convinced that our purpose is shaping a world of trust. With responsibility and openness, they daily serve our 400,000 clients in 140 countries, to bettering society. Across all our businesses and countries, each one of our people leaves their mark in shaping society.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us. We believe that leaving a mark is a sign of trust and impact. We believe that leaving a mark is a bond with the future. We believe that leaving a mark is proof of growth and development. Being part of the BV family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark... in shaping a world of Trust.

Responsibilities

• Being as a leader to give direction to HR teams in Malaysia to ensure good communication among them.
• Acting as an active leader to spread positive influence on stakeholders, towards a dynamic and transparent working environment.
• Partnering with top management and business managers of the operations to support workforce planning, organization design and the efficient deployment of people.
• Managing an effective budget and cost control on human resources expenses
• Providing coaching and counseling to the HR team to achieve departmental goals.
• Play the leading role in supportive activities to companies for day-to-day administration of policies and programs covering all HR functions including:
  • Organizational Development
  • Talent Management and succession planning
  • Learning and Development
  • Performance Management
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Relations and Disciplinary Management
  • Compliance with laws & regulations
  • Relationship with local authorities
  • Reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 15 years in the HR functions in MNC companies, preferably in services
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Good at managing stakeholders' expectations and ensuring timely delivery
• Operated in a matrix / multi-cultural environment
• Pleasant but business-like personality
• Strong management, motivation and organization skills
• Good knowledge of local Labor Code as well as other labor rules

Technical Skills

• Fluent in reading, writing & speaking English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Good command of office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Can work independently under pressure

Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world we live in.

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