Human Resource Manager (F&B/Corporate)

timesconsult; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks an HR Manager for the F&B industry. The role involves strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, and labor law compliance for Southeast Asia. Candidates should have strong HR management experience, an understanding of regional labor laws, and the ability to develop initiatives that align with business objectives. Join a team dedicated to innovative recruitment solutions and contribute to building an efficient HR function in an expanding organization.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Engagement with top companies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management and recruitment.
• Strong understanding of labor regulations in Southeast Asia.
• Ability to develop strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Formulate medium- to long-term HR strategies for Southeast Asia.
• Oversee compensation systems and HR costs.
• Lead initiatives to embed corporate culture.
• Manage and mentor the HR team.

Skills

Strategic HR Planning

Compensation Management

Labor Law Compliance

Team Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Title: HR Manager _SEA (F&B industry)/ Recruitment Manager

Strategic HR Planning: Formulate medium- to long-term HR strategies for Southeast Asia, aligned with headquarters’ HR objectives. Optimize talent pipeline development and recruitment allocation mechanisms executed by HR Managers.

Compensation & Performance Management: Oversee upgrades to compensation and performance systems. Monitor HR costs (benchmarking against HR Managers’ attendance and payroll data) to ensure compliance and cost control.

Labor Law Compliance: Provide in-depth interpretation of labor regulations across multiple Southeast Asian countries. Guide HR Managers in risk avoidance and establish a regional compliance and risk-control ledger.

Corporate Culture Implementation: Lead initiatives to embed corporate culture, including cultural interviews, team-building activities, and organizing cross-country cultural integration programs.

HR Team Leadership: Manage the HR team, mentor HR Managers and Specialists, and enhance overall team professionalism.

Headquarters–Subsidiary Coordination: Act as the bridge between headquarters and subsidiaries to resolve major employee relations and organizational effectiveness issues beyond the scope of HR Managers.

Recruitment

Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop medium- to long-term regional recruitment strategies aligned with Southeast Asia business expansion needs. Support talent pipeline goals set by HR headquarters, break down recruitment targets by country, and ensure effective implementation.

Recruitment System Development: Optimize end-to-end recruitment processes. Establish compliant recruitment standards and risk control mechanisms tailored to local regulations in Southeast Asian countries.

Executive & High-Level Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment for director-level and above executives, as well as core technical talent. Build a high-level talent map for Southeast Asia, expand channels such as headhunters and industry networks, and oversee background checks and offer negotiations.

Team & Channel Management: Lead the regional recruitment team, set KPIs and training plans. Manage diverse recruitment channels, evaluate ROI, and innovate localized recruitment models (e.g., university-industry partnerships, community engagement).

Policy Adaptation & Collaboration: Interpret local visa regulations dynamically to ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process. Coordinate with business units and headquarters to resolve cross-regional recruitment collaboration issues.

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Human Resources & Recruitment 51-100 employees

Established since 2005, timesconsult is a Malaysian based staffing solutions provider with clients from both MNSc & SMEs. Our Corporate tag “Your Career, Our Passion” – built from a team of dedicated, passion, creative recruitment team. We have grown rapidly over the last 10 years with plans to increase our presence with more offices. With 5 offices and team of 30 consultant, we are currently working closely with a variety of talent professionals. Our client are predominantly Malaysia Top companies, small and medium enterprises and regional client across major industries. With a dedicated team, we strive to be your recruitment partner.