Manager, Human Resources (Recruitment)

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) in Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Human Resources to lead core HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, and succession planning. You will develop sourcing strategies, ensure diversity, review requirements, and provide strategic HR insights.

The role involves budgeting, policy interpretation, and coordinating staff engagement initiatives. The position is a one-year fixed-term contract with renewal subject to performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Post graduate professional certification in related discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in Human Resource managerial position in multinational organization or financial industry.
• Successful track records in talent acquisition, contract management, internal mobility, industry relations, familiarity with employment laws, social media and professional networks.
• Employment Law, Statutory Requirements, HR Subject Matter Expert
• Communication, Negotiation and Writing skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Process and System Administration
• Ethical and professional
• Cultural and emotional intelligence
• Driving results with influence
• Resourcefulness and efficiency
• Fostering relationships and engagement
• Manage recruitment needs with the niche Financial Inclusion job profile and requirements. Attract good quality candidates from multiple locations / regions.
• Engage and work effectively with stakeholders or colleagues across diverse cultures, geographies, and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full talent acquisition process covering requirement strategic on sourcing, screening, interview, selection, salary proposal, negotiation, and employment offer to ensure timely hiring of the right talent that meets organizational needs.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and techniques to attract and engage qualified candidates ensuring a robust talent pipeline that meets current and future organizational needs.
• Create and maintain a setting that upholds equal employment opportunity, supports a multicultural and diverse workforce, and embeds diversity and inclusion into all recruitment practices.
• Review departmental requirements and job descriptions to ensure evolving needs remain aligned with organizational policies and practices.
• Collaborate, guide, and support career development initiatives to strengthen employee succession and progression, ensuring alignment between individual growth and organizational objectives.
• Handle employee relations matter by resolving workplace and employment-related concerns, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies to foster a positive, respectful, and compliant work environment.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and ad hoc HR reports and analytics to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, monitor key metrics, and track progress to ensure alignment with the defined priorities.
• Uphold compliance with HR policies and regulations while promoting best practices and provide guidance by clearly explaining and interpreting policies to employees.
• Participate in HR projects and/or support various audits to ensure continuous improvement of HR processes and compliance.
• Monitor and manage assigned budgets and conduct periodic reviews of HR external service providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal resource utilization.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of staff meetings and employee engagement initiatives to ensure effective communication and deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental or organizational objectives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Industry relations

Contract management

Talent management

Succession planning

Career development

Budget management

HR analytics

Policy compliance

Education

Degree in HR Management

Postgraduate certification

Job description

The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for managing core HR functions, including the full spectrum of talent acquisition, employee relations, industry relations, contract management, talent management, succession planning and career development to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives while building and maintaining a strong, competent and engaged workforce.

Contract Type

Fixed-term employment of one (1) year (renewable subject to performance and the continuing needs of the position)

Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Manage the full talent acquisition process covering requirement strategic on sourcing, screening, interview, selection, salary proposal, negotiation, and employment offer to ensure timely hiring of the right talent that meets organizational needs.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and techniques to attract and engage qualified candidates ensuring a robust talent pipeline that meets current and future organizational needs.
• Create and maintain a setting that upholds equal employment opportunity, supports a multicultural and diverse workforce, and embeds diversity and inclusion into all recruitment practices.
• Review departmental requirements and job descriptions to ensure evolving needs remain aligned with organizational policies and practices.
• Collaborate, guide, and support career development initiatives to strengthen employee succession and progression, ensuring alignment between individual growth and organizational objectives.
• Handle employee relations matter by resolving workplace and employment-related concerns, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies to foster a positive, respectful, and compliant work environment.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and ad hoc HR reports and analytics to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, monitor key metrics, and track progress to ensure alignment with the defined priorities.
• Uphold compliance with HR policies and regulations while promoting best practices and provide guidance by clearly explaining and interpreting policies to employees.
• Participate in HR projects and/or support various audits to ensure continuous improvement of HR processes and compliance.
• Monitor and manage assigned budgets and conduct periodic reviews of HR external service providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal resource utilization.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of staff meetings and employee engagement initiatives to ensure effective communication and deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental or organizational objectives.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Post graduate professional certification in related discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in Human Resource managerial position in multinational organization or financial industry.
• Successful track records in talent acquisition, contract management, internal mobility, industry relations, familiarity with employment laws, social media and professional networks.
• Employment Law, Statutory Requirements, HR Subject Matter Expert
• Communication, Negotiation and Writing skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Process and System Administration
• Ethical and professional
• Cultural and emotional intelligence
• Driving results with influence
• Resourcefulness and efficiency
• Fostering relationships and engagement
• Manage recruitment needs with the niche Financial Inclusion job profile and requirements. Attract good quality candidates from multiple locations / regions.
• Engage and work effectively with stakeholders or colleagues across diverse cultures, geographies, and time zones.