Human Resources Director

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Johor Bahru seeks a Human Resources Director to lead HR functions and align them with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, implementing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and analytical skills, alongside a thorough knowledge of employment regulations. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Annual leave

Team-building activities

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions and align them with organizational goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention strategies.
• Monitor compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Design competitive compensation structures and benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As the Human Resources Director, you will lead and oversee the Group’s HR functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies. This includes managing HR teams across the Group and serving as a strategic HR business partner to support business objectives. You will play a key role in driving talent management, employee engagement, and compliance initiatives. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

What you'll be doing

Human Resources

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the HR strategic planning process to identify and define the HR critical requirements (organizational-capabilities, talent development, organization change, training needs analysis) for the realization of business objectives and define actions to address them.
• Identify staffing and recruiting needs working closely with the other departments to define the manpower plan.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Sustain the talent management process including talent detection, assessment and verification of development needs, execution of development plans for defined target groups.
• Design competitive compensation structures and benefits programs.
• Lead in resolving employee’s grievances and provide the human resources advice, counsel, and decision.
• Lead employee engagement programs, satisfaction surveys and corporate social responsibility.
• Coach and mentor the HR teams to deliver high quality performances.
• Monitor and ensure the organization compliance with the local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain updated knowledge on legal parameters related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Guide respective HODs in resolving complex employee relations issues in compliance to organizational policies and statutory regulations as well as in interpreting relevant HR policies from organizational perspective.
• Lead and facilitate the digitalization of HR processes to enhance efficiency.

IT

• Oversee IT processes, initiatives, projects to ensure system reliability, data security, and continuous improvement of technology infrastructure.
• To maintain subscriptions for websites, intranets, software systems and applications, e.g. data storage.
• Manage IT assets (i.e. laptop, monitor, etc.) as needed.

What we're looking for

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

What we offer

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where every employee can thrive. Alongside a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, we offer comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, annual leave, and engaging programs including team‑building activities, CSR initiatives, and recognition events that create a sense of belonging. We also provide opportunities for professional growth through training, skill development, and career advancement, all within an innovative environment driven by sustainability and continuous improvement. Our positive culture values collaboration, creativity, and teamwork, celebrating success together while embracing diversity and inclusion at every level.