People Lead

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Director based in Malaysia. This role involves overseeing HR operations, managing compliance with local laws, and leading digitalisation efforts in HR processes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in payroll management and effective performance management practices. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to drive organizational change and improve HR practices across the board.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in payroll at management level.
• Deep knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and labour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and HR compliance.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes.
• Drive performance management and capability development.

Skills

HR operations management

Payroll processing

Compliance with Malaysian Employment Act

Organizational change support

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

HRDF Trainer, CIPD, SHRM certification

Tools

HR digital tools

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

HR Director (Option to base in Singapore or KL)

THE TALENT NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance: Manager end‑to‑end payroll processing; oversee EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp submissions; ensure compliance with the Malaysian Employment Act; supervise HR Executive on daily HR operations
• HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle: Manage onboarding, confirmation, transfers, disciplinary processes and exits; maintain HR records, contracts, letters and SOPs; handle employee relations matters
• People Transformation & Change Support: Support organisational change initiatives; align people practices to business priorities; improve role clarity, discipline and execution culture
• Performance Management & Capability Development: Drive performance review cycles; coach managers on performance conversations; coordinate learning and HRDF‑funded programs; monitor engagement and retention risks
• HR Digitalisation & AI Adoption: Digitalise HR trackers, reporting and workflows; apply basic AI tools for recruitment screening, workforce tracking and performance monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related fields.
• Certification (e.g. HRDF Trainer, CIPD, SHRM) is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience in handling end‑to‑end payroll including top management level.
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation is an advantage.
• Deep knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and labour regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll and statutory compliance requirements.
• Expertise in HR operations, employee relations and performance management.
• Basic HR digital tools and AI‑enabled workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Practical problem‑solving and execution focus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to adopt digital and AI tools in HR.