Senior Executive, People & Culture

BoomGrow; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BoomGrow in Malaysia is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Executive, People & Culture to lead HR in a technology-driven, multi-market environment. You will partner with the leadership team to attract talent, shape culture, implement scalable HR systems (Kakitangan, Clockster), and leverage AI and analytics to improve workforce planning, performance management and employee experience.

This hands-on role requires strategic thinking, autonomy and a track record in HR operations, with a degree in HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, including owning or leading key HR functions.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employment legislation, employee relations, talent management and organisational development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with business leaders and translate priorities into practical people initiatives.
• Digital and AI fluency: comfortable using modern HR platforms, AI-powered productivity tools, automation and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align people strategy with BoomGrow's business priorities and growth plans.
• Develop scalable HR structures, policies and practices for a dynamic, multi-market business.
• Drive workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, succession planning and talent development.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead recruitment strategy and talent acquisition across business functions.
• Strengthen employer branding and develop technology-enabled approaches to attracting and retaining talent.
• Design a seamless employee experience across onboarding, engagement, development and offboarding.
• Work with managers to strengthen performance management and retention.
• Lead HR tech, AI and digital transformation initiatives, including Kakitangan and Clockster.

Skills

HR leadership

People analytics

Digital HR platforms

Talent acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management

Tools

Kakitangan

Clockster

HR software

Job description

At BoomGrow, we're reimagining how fresh food is grown, supplied and experienced.

Through precision farming, technology and innovative growing systems, we're building a smarter, more sustainable and resilient food ecosystem. Our operations span multiple markets, and we work with leading partners across hospitality, foodservice, retail and other sectors.

We're a growing, entrepreneurial business where technology, sustainability and people come together to challenge conventional ways of doing things.

We're looking for a forward-thinking HR leader who can help us build an equally innovative organisation.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Executive, People & Culture who sees HR as more than policies, processes and administration.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong HR fundamentals with a modern, technology-enabled approach to people management.

You'll work closely with the leadership team to attract great talent, strengthen organisational performance, build a positive and accountable culture, and develop scalable people systems that support our growth.

We're particularly interested in someone who is curious about emerging technologies, confident using digital HR platforms, and able to leverage AI, automation and people analytics to make HR more intelligent, efficient and effective.

We want someone who can think strategically, execute independently and build for the future.

What You'll Lead

• Partner with leadership to align people strategy with BoomGrow's business priorities and growth plans.
• Develop scalable HR structures, policies and practices suited to a dynamic, multi-market business.
• Drive workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, succession planning and talent development.
• Help build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

2. Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience

• Lead recruitment strategy and talent acquisition across business functions, from operational teams to specialist and management positions.
• Strengthen employer branding and develop effective, technology-enabled approaches to attracting and retaining talent.
• Design a seamless employee experience across onboarding, engagement, development and offboarding.
• Work with managers to strengthen performance management, employee development and retention.

3. HR Technology, AI & Digital Transformation

• Lead the effective use and continuous improvement of HR systems, including platforms such as Kakitangan and Clockster.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI, digital tools and workflow automation into HR processes.
• Use technology to streamline recruitment, onboarding, employee support, documentation, reporting and routine administrative activities.
• Develop people dashboards and meaningful HR metrics to support workforce planning and management decisions.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and introduce practical improvements that enhance productivity, accuracy and employee experience.
• Ensure the responsible use of AI and employee data, with appropriate attention to confidentiality, privacy and human oversight.

4. HR Governance, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Oversee employment contracts, HR policies, compensation administration and statutory compliance.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements across relevant markets.
• Provide sound, commercially practical guidance to management on employee relations, performance and workplace matters.
• Establish clear, consistent and well-governed HR processes while maintaining the agility required in a growing business.

5. People Operations & Administration

• Oversee the effective delivery of HR operations, employee records, payroll coordination, leave and attendance management.
• Ensure efficient administration of office facilities, assets, travel arrangements and related business support services.
• Manage relevant HR and administrative budgets, vendors and service providers.
• Continuously improve operational workflows through better systems, automation and process design.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, including experience owning or leading key HR functions.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employment legislation, employee relations, talent management and organisational development.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with business leaders and translate organisational priorities into practical people initiatives.
• Digital and AI fluency: comfortable using modern HR platforms, AI-powered productivity tools, automation and data analytics to improve how work gets done.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgement and the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge outdated practices and introduce better ways of working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve and initiative matters.
• Experience in a growing business, startup, technology-driven company or multi-market environment would be an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll make a visible difference by:

• Building a more structured, scalable and future-ready people function.
• Improving recruitment effectiveness, employee experience and organisational performance.
• Introducing smarter HR systems, AI-enabled workflows and useful people analytics.
• Reducing administrative inefficiencies while strengthening governance and compliance.
• Helping BoomGrow attract, develop and retain the people needed for its next stage of growth.

Why Join BoomGrow?

• Grow with us. Be part of a company building new possibilities for the future of food.
• Technology with purpose. Join a business bringing technology and innovation into one of the world's most essential industries.
• Real ownership and influence. Work directly with leadership, take ownership of meaningful initiatives and see the impact of your work.
• A culture of initiative. We value people who are curious, adaptable, resourceful and willing to rethink how things have always been done.

Interested?

If you're an HR professional who enjoys building organisations, embraces technology and believes that people strategy should evolve alongside business innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us build the team, culture and systems behind the future of food.