HR Advisor

dentsu; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Volunteer leave

One Day for Change

1 paid day off per month

Dentsu University access

Never Before Awards

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with HRBPs, delivering people initiatives across employee relations, learning, talent, rewards and recruitment.

You will bring data-driven insights, Workday expertise, and a proactive approach to build an engaging employee experience in a fast-paced, hybrid environment in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advisory support with HR policies and issue resolution.
• Manage HRDC training fund administration and queries.
• Support expat management and immigration-related matters.
• Act as the Workday champion, driving adoption and data accuracy.
• Assist managers in handling employee issues and development.
• Maintain data integrity and generate HR analytics in Workday.

Skills

HR policy

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

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.

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

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

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**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.