HR Director Malaysia

Danaher; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking an experienced HR Director in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves strategic HR leadership, talent development, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years in a leadership role, and is familiar with Malaysian labor laws. Enjoy a competitive benefits package while making a significant impact on the workforce.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing HR teams.
• Well-versed in Malaysian labor laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide talent development and succession planning.
• Champion company values for engagement and retention.
• Consult on employment casework and compliance activities.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent development

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Data-driven management

Job description

Overview

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Role

The HR Director, Malaysia will provide HR partnership and leadership to multiple businesses and functions primarily located in Selangor and Penang. This leadership role sits within the APAC HR leadership team and focuses on developing and implementing HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The HR Director will contribute to talent development, coaching, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and more. A data-driven and solution-oriented approach, with a growth-oriented mindset, is crucial. As a role model for the team, living the Danaher values, the HR Director is expected to contribute beyond the success of the country team.

This position reports to the Vice President, APAC HR & Global MicroE and is part of the Human Resource team located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with business and country leaders to guide talent development, succession planning, and organizational assessments while aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Culture & Engagement Advocacy: Champion company values to foster engagement, retention, and trust; provide coaching and training to managers on effective people leadership.
• Legal & Compliance Oversight: Consult on employment casework, legal matters, compliance activities, and investigations to ensure organizational integrity.
• Data-Driven HR Management: Track and analyze HR KPIs to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement in engagement and development.
• Employee Experience & Development: Understand associate needs, lead onboarding and learning programs, and implement initiatives that enhance engagement and retention.
• HR Operations & Collaboration: Work with Talent Acquisition, CoE teams, and global HRBPs to deliver recruitment, talent management, and total rewards solutions while driving process improvements.
• Team Leadership & Policy Implementation: Coach and develop direct reports, lead employee relations, and ensure effective communication and execution of HR policies and health and welfare standards.

Essential requirements

• Possess a minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing HR teams.
• Well-versed in Malaysian labor laws and HR practices.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated success in managing a large, multi-location workforce of over 400 employees.
• Committed to high ethical standards and professional integrity.

Preferred experience

• Proven experience in overseeing HR operations for large-scale shared services environments.
• Proficient in multiple languages, enabling effective communication across diverse cultures.
• Extensive HR experience within multinational corporations.

Benefits and how to learn more

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits info.