HR Advisor

Merkle Italia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Volunteer leave

Dentsu University

Never Before Awards

Job summary

Dentsu Malaysia is seeking an HR Advisor in Kuala Lumpur to support HR Business Partners across employee relations, learning and development, rewards, and recruitment. You will drive data-driven people decisions and help create a positive employee experience in a dynamic, global agency network.

Key duties include advising line managers, managing HRDC training fund administration, supporting expat and immigration matters, acting as Workday champion, maintaining HR data in Workday, and driving

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR generalist/HR operations/business partnering roles.
• Proven experience using Workday for data management and insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and line managers to provide day-to-day advisory support and policy implementation.
• Manage HRDC training fund administration and related queries/documentation.
• Support expat management and immigration-related matters with relevant authorities.
• Act as the Workday champion to drive system adoption and data accuracy across HR activities.
• Assist managers with employee relations and capability development.
• Maintain data integrity in Workday, generate analytics, and provide HR insights to leadership.
• Drive HR initiatives, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee daily HR processes including performance management, engagement, and workforce initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven

Communication

Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact. As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

HR Advisor

What your typical day will look like: As an HR Advisor at Dentsu, you’ll play a key role in bringing our people initiatives to life, supporting the HR Business Partner in driving impactful programs and fostering strong stakeholder engagement across the business. You’ll work across a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, learning and development, talent management, rewards, and recruitment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, takes a data-driven approach to people decisions, and is passionate about creating a positive employee experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to grow as a trusted HR partner, this role offers the perfect opportunity to do just that.

Core responsibilities include:

• Partner with HR Business Partners and line managers: Provide day-to-day advisory support, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and effective resolution of employee relations and people-related matters.
• Manage HRDC training fund administration: Work closely with employees, leadership teams, and People Services to ensure HRDC-claimable trainings are submitted in a timely manner. Manage related queries, documentation, and follow-ups required by HRDC to support successful claim approval.
• Support expat management and immigration-related matters: Partner with employees, candidates, the wider HR community, vendors, and Malaysian government immigration authorities to ensure new applications and renewals are completed accurately, properly, and within required timelines.
• Act as the Workday champion: Serve as the key point of contact for Workday-related support, helping to drive system adoption, data accuracy, and process efficiency across HR activities. Training and guidance will be provided to build confidence and capability in this area.
• Support employee relations and managerial capability: Assist managers in handling employee issues, building people management skills, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Maintain data integrity and reporting: Ensure accuracy of HR data in Workday, prepare analytics and reports, and provide insights to support informed decision-making by HRBPs and leadership.
• Drive HR initiatives and change management: Collaborate with HRBPs to implement HR programs, communications, and change activities that enhance engagement, alignment, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage HR processes and operations: Oversee daily HR activities including performance management, career development, employee engagement, and workforce initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

A bit about you:

Minimum 3 years of experience in HR generalist, HR operations, or business partnering roles, with a strong grasp of end-to-end HR processes. Proven experience in using Workday in managing data, generating insights, and supporting process improvements. Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Organized, analytical, and proactive — able to work independently while driving efficiency and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change 1 day of paid off day per month.
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Dentsu Values Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times:

• We Dream Loud
• We Inspire Change
• We Team Without Limits
• We All Lead
• We Make It Real
• We Climb High
• We Choose Excitement
• We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social. www.dentsu.com #LI-DNI

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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