Regional HR Leader — AI-Driven Ops & Compliance

Risewave Consulting, Inc.

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Risewave Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Senior Manager to oversee HR operations across the region, strengthen HR policies and compliance, and support the company’s ongoing growth and transformation.

The role will also play an important part in driving HR improvements and exploring the use of AI in HR processes. You will lead the HR team, manage recruitment, payroll, performance management, and governance, ensure Malaysia employment law compliance, and partner with regional offices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Admin, or related discipline.
8+ years HR experience with at least 3 years leading an HR team.
Hands-on experience across HR operations, payroll, C&B, performance management, employee relations and governance.
Strong knowledge of Malaysia employment law; regional/APAC HR experience preferred.
Experience in workforce planning, restructuring; M&A exposure an advantage.
Proficient in HRIS, HR analytics, MS Office, and AI-enabled HR tools.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making.
Hands-on, independent, and comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the HR team, ensuring smooth daily HR operations and timely resolution of HR matters.
Oversee end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, probation, employee mobility and offboarding across regional offices.
Review and standardise HR policies, SOPs and processes, ensuring compliance with Malaysia employment law and regional requirements.
Oversee payroll, claims, compensation & benefits, salary reviews and related approval controls.
Manage performance management, employee relations, grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters.
Oversee HR and administration for the KL and JB offices, including employee welfare and office-related matters.
Monitor HR data, headcount, manpower costs and workforce trends to support Management’s decisions.
Drive HR process improvement, digitalisation, workflow automation and the adoption of AI/HR technology.
Support Management on workforce planning, restructuring, organisation design, M&A integration and other strategic HR projects.