Regional Human Resources Director

Synagie Group Asia & Europe; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Synagie Group Asia & Europe seeks a Director of Human Resources to shape our culture, drive engagement, and lead high-performance initiatives. You will design and implement HR strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent, reporting to the Managing Director and aligning with business goals.

You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, ensuring compliance and fostering an inclusive workplace where people thrive and

Qualifications

• Expertise in talent acquisition, end-to-end recruitment, and employer branding.
• Skilled in partnering with managers to define roles and create competency frameworks.
• Strong background in employee relations, fostering open communication and resolving conflicts.
• Experience in employee engagement programs: recognition, wellness, and team building.
• Proficient in performance management, appraisals, and employee development planning.
• Knowledge of organizational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Well-versed in HR policies, employment law compliance, and talent optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, leveraging various recruitment channels and employer branding initiatives.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop competency frameworks to align hiring with organizational goals.
• Foster positive employee relations and a culture of open communication, trust, and respect, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and team-building activities, to enhance morale and productivity.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts in a fair and timely manner, providing coaching, counselling, and conflict resolution support as needed.
• Implement annual performance appraisal process and tool to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and evaluate employee performance against goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement employee development programs, including training and development initiatives, career planning, and succession planning, to support career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to drive organizational development and change management, supporting strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies, staying abrest of changes in legislation and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices to promote fairness, equity, and consistency across the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement workforce planning strategies, including organizational design, restructuring, and talent optimization initiatives, to support business growth and scalability.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational development

Compliance with employment laws

Change management

Leadership

Job description

As the Director of Human Resources, you will play a critical role in shaping our organization's culture, driving employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance work environment. Your primary responsibility is to develop and implement HR strategies and programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead efforts in talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your leadership will be instrumental in nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that empowers our people to thrive and contribute to our overall success.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment:

• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, leveraging various recruitment channels and employer branding initiatives.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop competency frameworks to align hiring with organizational goals and culture.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Foster positive employee relations and a culture of open communication, trust, and respect, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and team-building activities, to enhance morale and productivity.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts in a fair and timely manner, providing coaching, counselling, and conflict resolution support as needed.

Performance Management and Development:

• Implement annual performance appraisal process and tool to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and evaluate employee performance against goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement employee development programs, including training and development initiatives, career planning, and succession planning, to support career growth and advancement opportunities.

Organizational Development and Compliance:

• Lead initiatives to drive organizational development and change management, supporting strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies, staying abreast of changes in legislation and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices to promote fairness, equity, and consistency across the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement workforce planning strategies, including organizational design, restructuring, and talent optimization initiatives, to support business growth and scalability.

Qualifications

• Expertise in talent acquisition, end-to-end recruitment, and employer branding.
• Skilled in partnering with managers to define roles and create competency frameworks.
• Strong background in employee relations, fostering open communication and resolving conflicts.
• Experience in employee engagement programs: recognition, wellness, and team building.
• Proficient in performance management, appraisals, and employee development planning.
• Knowledge of organizational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Well-versed in HR policies, employment law compliance, and talent optimization.