Manager HRBP

CARRO; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online automotive marketplace in Shah Alam seeks a Regional HR Business Partner to align workforce strategies with business goals. The role involves close collaboration with regional leaders, driving HR initiatives across APAC, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of HR experience, particularly in business-facing roles, and is fluent in English with additional language skills preferred. This organization fosters a diverse, inclusive culture and supports career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical and insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally as HRBP.
• Experience in multi-country partnerships, especially in APAC.
• Fluent in English, proficiency in another APAC language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders to align workforce needs with goals.
• Collaborate with the TA team for hiring outcomes.
• Champion performance conversations and development planning.
• Advise on team structures and change management.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company events.

Skills

Strategic HR advisory skills

Collaboration

Strong communication

Job description

Carro has carved out a reputation as Asia-Pacific’s largest online automotive marketplace. This tech unicorn is a people-centric business with over 4,000 employees in 7 countries who speak 9 languages. Working here, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive, team that drives innovation and change, and find a place that supports your growth and development. Visit us at www.carro.co

Why Join Us?

Join the region’s largest online automotive marketplace with offices in 7 countries.

Firsthand experience at reshaping the automotive industry using the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning

Formal and informal learning and development programmes to support your growth and career progression.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, insurance and wellbeing.

Flexible working arrangements upon request.

Learn from some of the most experienced mentors in the technology and automotive space.

Meet and interact with colleagues from all around Asia.

Pursue opportunities to work at departments in other countries and regions.

Diverse and inclusive working environment with modern workspaces.

Fun and engaging employee events, initiatives, and celebrations.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and business-focused Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic HR team. Based in Malaysia, this role partners closely with business leaders and HR specialist teams to drive people strategies and embed high-impact HR initiatives across multiple APAC markets. You’ll collaborate across HR pillars to support business growth, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering;

• Partner with regional business leaders and functional heads to align workforce needs with organizational goals.

• Provide strategic HR advice and thought partnership to balance business growth and people priorities.

• Act as the bridge between business needs and HR programs for seamless execution across countries.

Talent Acquisition Support;

• Collaborate with the TA team to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes.

• Partner with hiring managers and TA to align hiring needs, profiles, and priorities.

• Troubleshoot challenges and influence recalibration or alternative sourcing strategies.

Performance Management & Talent Development;

• Champion performance conversations and development planning across your portfolio.

• Embed performance management and talent development frameworks into business practices.

• Coach managers on managing performance, career growth, and succession planning.

Organizational Design & Change Management;

• Advise on team structures, workforce impacts, and communication during organizational changes.

• Facilitate smooth change management and adoption of new ways of working.

Rewards, Recognition & Employee Lifecycle;

• Collaborate with C&B teams on bonus calibration, salary reviews, and recognition programs.

• Guide leaders on fair and market-aligned decision-making.

• Partner with HR Ops to ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and transfers.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building;

• Act as a culture ambassador reinforcing Carro’s values and ways of working.

• Surface employee sentiments and recommend engagement strategies.

• Support employee engagement initiatives and company-wide events.

Employee Relations & Compliance;

• Advise managers on employee relations, grievance handling, and compliance with labor laws.

• Partner with country HR teams to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.

Data-Driven Decision Making;

• Utilize people data (e.g., turnover, engagement scores, hiring metrics) to drive business decisions.

• Identify workforce risks early and provide proactive, actionable solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business-facing HRBP role.

Regional or multi-country partnering experience preferred, especially across Southeast and East Asia.

Skills & Attributes

Strong commercial acumen, collaborative mindset, and strategic HR advisory skills.

Ability to influence and align stakeholders across levels.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change with a hands-on approach.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Proficiency in an additional APAC language (Mandarin, Japanese, Thai, Bahasa) is an advantage.

Application Questions

• 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 Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have with change management?
• How many years' experience do you have in employee relations?
• How many years of recruitment experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?
• How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law?