Manager, Regional HR

SD Guthrie International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a Manager, Regional HR to lead HR strategy and serve as a regional business partner to the CEO and leadership team, aligning workforce plans with regional objectives.

You will oversee talent management, development, recruitment for critical roles, and ensure compliance with Malaysian laws while driving engagement and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• 10–12 years HR experience with 5 years in regional/managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and IR/ER.
• Experience in talent management and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and act as regional HR business partner to leadership.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession, and talent management across region.
• Coordinate recruitment for critical regional roles and support retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance on industrial relations and employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, agreements and company policies.
• Drive engagement and organizational development across units.

Skills

HR strategy

People management

Workforce planning

IR & ER

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Business Admin

Master's Degree in HR / Admin (advantage)

Job description

## Manager, Regional HRApply: Carey Island, Selangor, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR3204We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Job Description:**### **Job Specification** ### **Human Resource Strategy & Business Partnership*** Lead implementation of corporate HR strategies and initiatives across the region.* Act as a strategic HR business partner to the Regional CEO and regional leadership team.* Provide HR insights and recommendations to support operational and business decisions.* Align workforce strategies with regional business objectives and manpower requirements.### **Workforce Planning & Talent Management*** Lead regional manpower planning and workforce optimization initiatives.* Monitor workforce trends, manpower requirements and succession planning activities.* Support talent identification, leadership development and employee retention strategies.* Coordinate recruitment activities for critical positions within the region.### **Industrial Relations & Employee Relations*** Provide guidance on industrial relations and employee relations matters.* Support resolution of disciplinary issues, grievances and workplace disputes.* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements and company policies.* Foster positive employee relations and engagement across operating units.### **Foreign Worker & Labour Management*** Oversee foreign worker management and labour administration activities within the region.* Monitor workforce availability and labour requirements to support operational continuity.* Ensure compliance with immigration, labour and regulatory requirements.* Coordinate with relevant stakeholders on foreign worker recruitment, deployment and welfare matters.### **Performance Management & Capability Development*** Support implementation of performance management frameworks and processes.* Monitor workforce productivity and performance trends.* Coordinate learning and development initiatives to enhance employee competencies.* Promote leadership development and capability-building programmes.### **HR Governance, Compliance & Risk Management*** Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour legislation and regulatory requirements.* Monitor HR-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.* Support HR audits, compliance reviews and investigations.* Ensure timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions.### **Employee Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness*** Lead employee engagement initiatives across the region.* Support organizational development and change management programmes.* Promote a positive work culture aligned with company values.* Drive initiatives to improve workforce productivity and organizational effectiveness.### **Reporting & Continuous Improvement*** Monitor regional HR performance indicators and workforce analytics.* Prepare reports and recommendations for management review.* Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and service delivery.* Support digitalization and transformation initiatives within the HR function. **Job Requirements** 1. Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, BusinessAdministration, Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology orrelated discipline; or2. Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.3. Professional HR certification (e.g. MIHRM, SHRM, CIPD or equivalent) is desirable.4. Minimum 10–12 years of relevant HR experience. At least 5 years in a managerial, HR business partnering or regional HR role.5. Experience supporting multiple operating units within labour-intensive industries.6. Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, industrial relations and labour regulations.7. Experience in talent management, workforce planning and organizational development.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.### About Us**SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie)** is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder. With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.