Regional HR Head

BR Metals; Pontian; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BR Metals is seeking a hands-on Regional HR Head to build talent capability across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The role will start with end-to-end regional recruitment, then evolve into shaping HR strategy, performance management, organizational development and employee engagement.

You will partner with senior management to drive policies, governance and succession plans, while ensuring compliance with local and ASEAN labour laws.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end regional Talent Acquisition strategies for Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam.
• Partner with department heads for organisational capability gaps and workforce planning.
• Establish HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Drive engagement, retention and HR advisory in line with business growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

HR compliance

Strategic HR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business or related

Job description

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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.