Human Resources Director

Talent Recruit; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An education sector organization in Malaysia is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategies that support the school's goals and culture. This role involves developing comprehensive HR plans, overseeing talent acquisition and management, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of HR experience, including senior leadership roles, and fluency in English and Bahasa. The role offers a strategic position in shaping workforce culture and capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional HR experience, with at least 6 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective HR policies and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies for various roles.
• Foster a positive workplace culture and lead employee engagement initiatives.
• Design and implement performance management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa

Strong business acumen

Collaborative leadership

High integrity and professionalism

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Professional HR qualifications

Job description

We are representing one of our clients in the Education Industry- International School. They are currently hiring for Director of Human Resources. This role plays a critical part in shaping the school's people strategy, organisational culture, and workforce capability.

The Director will work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement HR strategies that support the school's business plan, academic objectives, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with the organisations mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and change management.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, leadership capability, and employee performance across the school

Talent Acquisition and Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies for academic and non-academic roles, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring.
• Develop talent pipelines and succession plans to support long-term organisational needs.
• Drive onboarding, retention, and workforce planning strategies to attract and retain top talent.

Employee Engagement and Relations

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-engagement workplace culture.
• Lead employee relations initiatives and handle complex employee matters with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Act as the key point of contact for industrial relations cases, disciplinary actions, grievances, and dispute resolution.

Performance Management

• Design and implement performance management frameworks aligned with organisational goals and educational outcomes.
• Support leaders and managers in conducting fair, effective performance reviews and managing underperformance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Develop and oversee competitive compensation, benefits, and reward frameworks aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity.
• Ensure salary structures, incentives, and benefits programs support attraction, motivation, and retention of talent.
• Review and recommend enhancements to remuneration strategies as needed.

Training and Development

• Lead learning and development strategies to build leadership capability, professional growth, and organisational effectiveness.
• Identify training needs and implement development programs for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Compliance, Legal and Contract Management

• Ensure full compliance with local employment laws, labour regulations, and education-sector requirements.
• Oversee employment contracts, policies, handbooks, and HR governance frameworks.
• Manage audits, regulatory reporting, and risk mitigation related to HR practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional HR qualifications preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional HR experience, including at least 6 years in a senior leadership role.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa (both written and spoken)
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws, industrial relations, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective HR policies, frameworks, and strategies.

Desired Qualities

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with organisational goals.
• Collaborative, approachable, and team-oriented leadership style.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Interested Candidates Can Apply Online or email updated resume to mona(at)talentrecruit.com.my

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Notified