HR Advisor/ HR Manager

MCLARENS LLC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Access to technical training

Career growth opportunities

Well-being and flexibility support

Job summary

MCLARENS LLC is seeking an HR Advisor/HR Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will provide operational and strategic HR support across Asia, encompassing areas such as performance management, employee relations, and talent acquisition.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related discipline, along with 5-7 years of HR experience. The position offers competitive salary, flexible schedules, and opportunities for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years proven HR experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day HR operations for assigned countries.
• Provide support to employees and line managers on HR queries.
• Lead specific projects and collaborate on HR initiatives.

Skills

HR analytics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related business discipline

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The HR Advisor/HR Manager will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reporting directly to the Senior HR Business Partner. In this role you will provide operational and strategic HR support for leaders and staff across Asia, covering performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding and off‑boarding, learning and development, and other HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day HR operations for assigned countries, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and company policies.
• Provide seamless support to employees and line managers on end‑to‑end resolution of HR queries, addressing concerns and grievances.
• Support the Senior HR Business Partner with HR plans, initiatives and projects for the Asia region to ensure consistency across transactions and initiatives.
• Lead specific projects and collaborate on region‑wide HR initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies.
• Coordinate and manage logistics of internal and external training across Asia.
• Monitor training effectiveness, analyse HR data and metrics to facilitate insight‑driven discussions on people analytics and trends.
• Assist with compensation planning and performance evaluation processes, supporting implementation of performance management systems, including appraisals and feedback mechanisms.
• Advise managers on labour laws and regulations, ensuring company compliance.
• Collaborate with line managers to roll out new HR modules, analyze SuccessFactors analytics, and keep the system up to date; provide coaching and feedback to line managers and drive team engagement.
• Coordinate and engage with Admin/Finance teams across the region for manpower updates, onboarding and off‑boarding of staff.
• Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the respective countries.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related business discipline, with 5–7 years proven HR experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Commercial acumen and focus on client partnerships.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Proficient in HR analytics – defining problems, collecting relevant data, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience in the professional services industry is a plus but not required.
• Ability to exercise discretion over confidential and sensitive employment information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with business leaders.
• Collaborative approach with staff and leaders.
• Clear and impactful communication style.
• Attention to critical detail.
• Coaching abilities for performance improvement.
• Demonstrates resilience.

Performance Measurement

• Performance is measured against the achievement of goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑related incentives.
• Access to technical training, global knowledge‑sharing, and career growth opportunities.
• Well‑being and flexibility support, including hybrid work and flexible schedules where applicable.
• Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
• Inclusive culture valuing collaboration and contribution.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.