HR Lead - Asia Operations

IUX; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Premium insurance

Flexible benefits

Laptop & support

Global exposure

Job summary

IUX is seeking an HR Lead for Asia Operations to oversee the full employee lifecycle for the Asia office and regional remote staff. You will own HR operations, governance, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance while partnering with the Regional HR Director and Global HR Team.

You are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independent work in a fast-paced regional environment, with a potential career path to HR Manager based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5–6 years of progressive HR experience in generalist/lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and HR practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring HR team members.
• Experience with recruitment governance and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day HR operations for Asia Operations and remote staff.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, employee relations, and performance.
• Oversee Recruitment, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Performance, Compliance, and Benefits.
• Guide HR team members and ensure timely, accurate HR delivery.
• Ensure policies, documentation, immigration, and practices remain compliant.
• Monitor HR metrics (headcount, attrition, SLA) and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Global HR Team for consistent regional practices.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Judgment

Decision-making

Independence

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

Darwinbox

Deel

HRIS platforms

Excel

Power BI

Looker Studio

Job description

The HR Lead - Asia Operations is a hands-on HR role responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations for our Asia Operations office and regional remote employees. This role requires someone who can take ownership of HR operations, coordinate the HR team, manage employee matters, strengthen recruitment governance, and drive operational excellence.

You will work closely with the Regional HR Director, Global HR Team, hiring managers, and business leaders to deliver a consistent employee experience and support the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and able to work independently in a fast-paced regional environment.

This role also offers a potential career progression pathway to HR Manager, subject to performance and business requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day HR operations for the Asia Operations office and regional remote employees.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, employee relations, performance, and people matters.
• Manage Recruitment, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Performance Management, HR Compliance, and Compensation & Benefits.
• Support and guide HR team members while ensuring timely and accurate delivery of HR activities.
• Ensure HR policies, documentation, immigration, and employment practices remain compliant.
• Handle employee relations matters, disciplinary cases, investigations, PIPs, and performance concerns.
• Monitor HR metrics, recruitment SLA, headcount, attrition, and other key HR indicators.
• Collaborate closely with the Global HR Team to ensure consistent HR practices across regions.
• Identify operational gaps and proactively drive process improvements, automation, and greater HR efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, Senior HR Executive, HRBP, or HR Lead capacity.
• Strong experience across Recruitment, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Performance Management, HR Compliance, and Compensation & Benefits.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian Employment Act and HR best practices.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring HR team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Experience:

• FinTech, Financial Services, Forex, Crypto, Technology, or multinational organizations.
• Experience supporting multiple countries, regional HR operations, or remote employees.
• Experience with employment passes, immigration, or expatriate management.
• Experience using Darwinbox, Deel, or other HRIS platforms.
• Experience with HR dashboards and reporting using Excel, Power BI, Looker Studio, or similar tools.
• Exposure to organizational restructuring, disciplinary matters, and change management.
• Experience working with legal counsel or external HR partners on employment matters.

Interview Process:

Stage 1 - Initial Interview (HR Screening)

• Introduction, career background, communication, motivation, and role alignment.

Stage 2 - Experience & Culture Fit

• Discussion of HR experience, employee relations, leadership approach, stakeholder management, and cultural fit.

Stage 3 - Experience & Case Study

• Practical HR case study to assess problem-solving, judgment, prioritization, business partnering, and decision-making.

Why Join IUX?

• Career Growth: Potential career progression to HR Manager, subject to performance and business requirements.
• Premium Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• Flexible Benefits: Travel, medical, dental, wellness spa, and gadgets covered.
• Laptop & Support: We provide your laptop, maintenance, and upgrades when possible.
• Global Exposure: Work with colleagues across Asia, MENA, Latin America & Europe.

About IUX

At IUX, we are more than just a brokerage firm - we are a global fintech with a presence spanning Asia, MENA, and Latin America. As we continue to expand into Europe and beyond, we are seeking top talent to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to revolutionize the trading experience through cutting-edge technology, seamless execution, and a client-centric approach. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where innovation meets opportunity, IUX is the place for you!

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