People Policy & Governance Lead

Maybank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank in Kuala Lumpur seeks a governance-focused HR professional to support accountability and transparency within Group Human Capital. You will review and enhance policies, conduct investigations, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve governance concerns.

The role requires strong knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements, with a track record in audits and policy reviews, in a corporate/financial setting.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification and professional certification in HR governance, compliance, or audit is an advantage.
• Solid experience in HR governance, compliance, or policy management within corporate/financial institutions.
• Proven track record in investigations, audits, and policy reviews.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, regulatory requirements, and HR governance frameworks.
• Ability to review operational processes, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to prepare reports and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate governance discussions and resolutions.
• Ability to support audits, special projects, and governance initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of accountability, transparency, and governance practices within GHC.
• Review GHC operational processes to ensure alignment with policies, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Conduct reviews and investigations into misconduct, policy breaches, or non-compliance with GHC policies and procedures, and prepare findings for management review.
• Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of GHC policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with best practices.
• Act as a point of coordination between stakeholders to address people-related governance concerns and facilitate timely and transparent resolution.
• Prepare governance reports, analysis, and recommendations for submission to senior management, including the Group Chief Human Capital Officer.
• Monitor key GHC operational activities to ensure adherence to approved policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support governance-related initiatives, audits, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR governance

Policy management

Audits & investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Postgraduate qualification in HR governance/compliance (advantage)

Job description

Maybank in Kuala Lumpur seeks a governance-focused HR professional to support accountability and transparency within Group Human Capital. You will review and enhance policies, conduct investigations, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve governance concerns.

The role requires strong knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements, with a track record in audits and policy reviews, in a corporate/financial setting.