People Lead: HR Director for Transformation & Performance

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

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.