Regional HR Business Partner & Strategy Leader

SD Guthrie Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Coverage

Learning on Demand

Employee Wellness Programme

Employee Engagement Activities

Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs

Education Assistance (terms & condt.)

Free Parking

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a senior HR leader to design and implement regional HR strategies and partner with regional leadership. You will drive workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws.

The role covers multiple operating units in labour-intensive industries and involves supporting recruitment, employee relations, and digital HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, or related field.
• Master's degree in HRM or Business is an added advantage.
• Desirable professional HR certification (e.g. MIHRM, SHRM, CIPD).
• 10–12 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial or regional HR role.
• Experience supporting multiple operating units in labour-intensive industries.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and labour regulations.
• Experience in talent management, workforce planning and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

HR leadership

Regional HR

Talent management

Workforce planning

Industrial relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/Business

Master's degree in HRM/Business

HR certification desirable

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a senior HR leader to design and implement regional HR strategies and partner with regional leadership. You will drive workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws.

The role covers multiple operating units in labour-intensive industries and involves supporting recruitment, employee relations, and digital HR initiatives.