HRBP Lead

BTI Executive Search Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organisation is seeking an HR Business Partner for its new regional hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves driving strategic HR initiatives, managing the entire employee lifecycle, and supporting the integration of new teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity effectively. Strong attention to detail and project management capabilities are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Experience in a multinational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning and organisational design.
• Lead the full employee lifecycle for assigned functions.
• Support integration and setup of new teams.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

We are partnering with a leading multinational organisation to hire an HR Business Partner for its newly established regional hub. This is a rare opportunity to join at a formative stage and play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s structure, culture, and ways of working.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in fast‑moving environments, enjoys building from the ground up, and is energised by navigating ambiguity. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to design people strategies that enable business growth across markets.

Partner with business leaders as a trusted advisor, driving strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, organisational design, and capability development to support high‑impact outcomes.

Lead the full employee life cycle for your assigned functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development, reward, and employee relations.

Support the integration and setup of new teams/functions into the regional hub, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience and strong cultural alignment.

Drive change management initiatives during periods of transition, business migration, and process redesign.

Champion employee engagement initiatives and leverage workforce data to influence culture, performance, and organisational health.

Lead and coordinate key HR cycles such as performance reviews, reward processes, and talent reviews.

Analyse workforce metrics (attrition, engagement, absenteeism) and propose insights‑driven solutions to improve effectiveness.

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Action‑oriented, with a high level of ownership and strong attention to detail.

Comfortable working in ambiguity; able to operate independently and provide clarity in complex situations.

Experience in a matrixed, multinational environment preferred.

Exposure to Global Business Services, Global Capability Centres, or transformation environments is an added advantage.

Background in both HR Business Partnering and HR Centres of Excellence is preferred.

BTI Executive Search, previously known as BTI Consultants, has been a market leader in Executive Search since 1982. We operate in eight regions, including China, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, and are an entity within the PERSOLKELLY company, one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Human Resources Business Partner?
• How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?
• How many years of recruitment experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in employee relations?
• How many years' experience do you have with change management?