Regional Head of HR

BR METALS SDN. BHD.; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BR Metals SDN. BHD. is seeking a hands-on Regional HR Head to build and strengthen talent capability across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

You will lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition and partner with senior management to drive HR strategies and engagement across the region. You will drive organisational development, performance management and governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with local labour laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field with minimum years of HR experience.
• 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven track record recruiting technical, specialist and business development talent.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Labour Law; ASEAN regulations a plus.
• Hands-on leader with strong business acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end regional recruitment strategies for key functions.
• Source high-calibre candidates via LinkedIn, networks, direct sourcing and executive search agencies.
• Conduct competency-based interviews, advise hiring managers and manage recruitment KPIs.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to build a strong long-term talent pipeline.
• Organisation Development: Partner with heads to identify capability gaps and workforce planning needs.
• Establish HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Develop performance management systems, KPIs and appraisal processes.
• Build succession plans and leadership capabilities across the region.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to break down silos.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Malaysian Employment Act and regional regulations.
• Advise on HR compliance, handle disciplinary cases and grievances.
• Drive engagement and retention initiatives for a positive work environment.
• Strategic Compensation & Advisory: Benchmark and recommend competitive compensation and benefits strategies.
• Support Management as a strategic HR partner aligned with growth objectives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

HR strategy

Leadership

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Executive search agencies

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Regional HR Head to build and strengthen our talent capability across the region (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam). The immediate priority will focus on Talent Acquisition by attracting and hiring high‑calibre talent for key business functions while building a strong talent pipeline. As the organisation grows, you will partner closely with senior management to drive HR strategies, performance management, organisational development and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

Lead end-to-end regional recruitment strategies for key functions (Business Development, Trading, Finance, Operations and Technical).

Source high‑calibre candidates via LinkedIn, professional networks, direct sourcing and management of executive search agencies.

Conduct competency-based interviews, advise hiring managers and manage recruitment KPIs (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire).

Drive employer branding initiatives to build a strong long‑term talent pipeline.

Organisation Development

Partner with department heads to identify organisational capability gaps and workforce planning needs.

Establish HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Develop and drive performance management systems, KPIs and appraisal processes.

Build succession plans and leadership capabilities to develop a strong second layer of management.

Foster cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to break down operational silos.

Employee Relations & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Malaysian Employment Act and relevant regional labour regulations.

Advise management on HR compliance, handle disciplinary cases, grievances and domestic inquiries in accordance with employment law.

Drive engagement and retention initiatives to build a positive work environment.

Strategic Compensation & Advisory

Benchmark and recommend competitive compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain key talent.

Support Management as a strategic HR partner in developing talent strategies aligned with the Company’s business growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or related field with minimum 8 years of HR experience (including 5 years in a senior HR leadership role).

Proven track record in recruiting technical, specialist and commercial or business development talent, ideally within Manufacturing, Commodities or Recycling industries.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian Labour Law; experience with Singapore or other ASEAN employment regulations is a strong plus.

Hands‑on leader with strong business acumen, high proactiveness and excellent stakeholder management skills.

BR Metals is an industry-leading specialist in the recycling of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) and one of Asia’s largest processors of end‑of‑life catalytic converters, an emission‑control device found in both gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Founded in 2009 to provide a sustainable and efficient alternative to deep‑earth mining, the company now recovers 80,000 troy ounces of PGM annually from spent materials like catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters (DPF), spark plugs, oxygen sensors, industrial catalysts and automotive electronic control units and returns it to the circular economy.

BR Metals is an industry-leading specialist in the recycling of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) and one of Asia’s largest processors of end‑of‑life catalytic converters, an emission‑control device found in both gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Founded in 2009 to provide a sustainable and efficient alternative to deep‑earth mining, the company now recovers 80,000 troy ounces of PGM annually from spent materials like catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters (DPF), spark plugs, oxygen sensors, industrial catalysts and automotive electronic control units and returns it to the circular economy.