HR Director

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An international clothing retailer seeks a Head of HR in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves leading the HR team and managing various HR functions including compensation, talent development, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate has 10-12 years of HR experience, preferably in retail, with strong leadership and communication skills. A degree with postgraduate qualifications in HR Management is required.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in human resources management, with at least 5 years in a Head of Department position.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and legislation.
• Prior experience in the retail sector required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and manage various HR disciplines.
• Be part of the Local Management team and discuss business goals.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local partners and global officers.

Skills

Human resources management

Compensation & Benefits

Employee engagement

Business partnering

Communications skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Degree with post-graduate qualifications in HR Management

Job description

The company is an international clothing retailer excels in designing durable apparel. Their simple, basics-inspired clothing consistently thrives through various trend cycles and seasons.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the HR team with 3 Managers as direct reports. The scope of responsibilities covers C&B, HRIS Management, TA, TalentDevelopment, Labour Management, Training, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Mobility, H&S and General Admin.
• Part of the Local Management team that consists of C‑Suite and Management Directors who actively discuss company plan and issues for the achievement of business goals.
• Key in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally such as local business partners, local authority, universities for talent pipeline and Global Officers of the Company.
• Appointed as a member in the Discipline Committee for a subsidiary company. Along with the Committee, they will discuss and confirm disciplinary action proposed by the subsidiary HR.

Requirements

• Degree with post‑graduate qualifications in HR Mgt and Compensation & Benefits.
• Good working knowledge of all employment and related laws and legislation.
• 10‑12 years of experience in human resources management in the region including well‑rounded experience in the various HR disciplines, of which 5 years should be in a Head of Dept position which required the incumbent to develop the team in terms of HR development, compensation & benefits, employee engagement.
• Track record of working closely with Snr Mgt team in matrix‑managed organizations.
• Must have prior experience in the retail.
• Business partnering oriented and the ability to provide both strategic and tactical leadership in human resources.
• Strong written/spoken communications and influencing skills with assertiveness and decisiveness, carefully balanced with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish confidence and credibility.
• Highly motivated & independent individual coupled with strong tenacity and the ability to multitasks and problem‑solve efficiently to achieve expected standard of timeliness and accuracy.