Regional HR Head / Manager

Elitez Pte Ltd; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez Pte Ltd in Malaysia seeks a hands-on Regional HR Head to build and strengthen talent capability across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam. The role focuses on attracting and hiring high-calibre talent for key business functions while partnering with senior management to drive HR strategies and employee engagement.

You will lead end-to-end regional recruitment, source candidates, conduct competency interviews, manage KPIs, develop performance systems and governance, and build

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Recruitment strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or related field

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

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

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

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

About you

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

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