Human Resource Director

Horizon Media; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Human Resource Director to play a crucial role in building their organization during a key growth stage. This role involves developing recruitment strategies, implementing HR policies compliant with Malaysian law, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of HR experience, fluency in English and Mandarin, and a strong understanding of performance management and organizational design. A competitive compensation package and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive and negotiable compensation package

Medical benefits

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Human Resources, preferably in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated stability with no more than three major job transitions.
• Solid experience in performance management and talent assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies focused on live-streaming operations.
• Establish and oversee HR policies in compliance with Malaysian labour law.
• Design and implement talent development frameworks to support growth.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)

Knowledge of Malaysian employment law

Experience in recruitment strategy development

Adaptability

Performance management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Job description

Human Resource Director

As the Human Resource Director at Horizon Media, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our organization during a key growth stage. This role goes beyond traditional HR management — you will be a strategic partner to leadership, responsible for talent acquisition, organizational design, performance systems, and HR governance to support a fast-evolving digital live-streaming business.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, this position requires a proactive, hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑growing environment and is comfortable working across operations, compliance, and people management functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies, with a strong focus on hiring live-streaming operations, content operations, and internet media talent; existing industry talent networks or sourcing channels will be a strong advantage.

• Establish, implement, and oversee HR policies, procedures, and internal frameworks in full compliance with Malaysian labour law, employment regulations, and relevant company law requirements.

• Design and implement performance management systems, role structures, and talent development frameworks to support scalable growth and long‑term evaluation needs.

  • Oversee and coordinate customer service complaint management in collaboration with operations teams;

  • Act as an internal review and compliance officer, conducting regular inspections and audits related to staffing, HR practices, and operational execution where required.

• Partner closely with senior management to align workforce planning, organizational structure, and people strategy with business objectives.

• Manage employee relations, including performance discussions, policy interpretation, and constructive issue resolution, fostering a professional and positive work environment.

• Support the organization during key business phases or peak operational periods with a high level of ownership, flexibility, and commitment, as is common in high‑growth and entrepreneurial environments.

• Continuously review and improve HR processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with experience in a senior or leadership role.

• A career background demonstrating stability and depth, with no more than three major job transitions in prior roles.

• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment law, HR compliance, and local labour practices.

• Proven experience in recruitment strategy development and HR system building, preferably within internet, media, technology, or fast‑growing companies.

• Solid experience in performance management, job architecture, and talent assessment frameworks.

• Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), with the ability to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders across the China market and cross‑border operations.

• A high level of responsibility, adaptability, and a hands‑on mindset, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

• Professional HR certifications (e.g. SHRM, CIPD) are an advantage but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Competitive and negotiable compensation package

• Medical benefits and statutory entitlements in accordance with Malaysian regulations

• The opportunity to build and lead HR systems from the ground up

• Long‑term career development within a rapidly expanding digital media company

• Exposure to innovative business models in live streaming and content ecosystems

• A collaborative, open, and entrepreneurial work culture

About Us

Horizon Media is a live-streaming platform operations company built on the vision of “content co‑creation and shared ecosystem growth.” We focus on empowering diverse, high-quality content through a transparent revenue‑sharing model and dual incentive mechanisms for both streamers and users.

Our platform targets Gen Z and young audiences, emphasizing high interaction, strong engagement, and immersive experiences, supported by refined operational strategies and innovative product design. Horizon Media is committed to building a sustainable, creator-friendly ecosystem that enables rapid growth and long‑term value creation.

If you are excited about building organizations, shaping talent strategy, and growing alongside an ambitious digital media company, we welcome your application.