Senior HR executive / Assistant HR Manager (Full spectrum HR / MNC experience)

Talent Trader Group; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Trader Group is seeking a Senior HR Executive / Assistant HR Manager to act as the regional HR business partner for multiple Asian markets, including Singapore and Malaysia.

Based in Malaysia, you will execute end-to-end HR operations, manage payroll and benefits, handle employee relations, and lead regional implementations of global HR initiatives like Workday. This role reports to global HR leadership and requires strong compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years HR experience, including 2–3 years in regional/MNC HRBP/Manager roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws across Asian markets.
• Experience with modern HRIS (Workday) and payroll systemen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end regional HR operations across multiple markets.
• Lead payroll administration and benefits in compliance with local laws.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and change initiatives.
• Drive regional rollout of global HR policies and HRIS implementations (Workday).
• Support governance, audits, and data integrity for HR records.

Skills

Regional HRBP

Payroll & Benefits

Employee Relations

HRIS Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Related field

IHRP

SHRM

CIPD

Tools

Workday

Job description

Senior HR executive / Assistant HR Manager (Full spectrum HR / MNC experience)

The Senior HR / Assistant HR Manager serves as the regional HR Business Partner overseeing end-to-end operational human resources, compliance, talent acquisition, and workforce planning across multiple Asian markets, including Singapore and Malaysia. Based in Malaysia, this role combines hands‑on regional execution with strategic involvement in global HR initiatives.

Reporting to global HR leadership, you will act as the primary regional point of contact for managers and employees, manage localized payroll and benefits, handle employee relations across diverse legal frameworks, and lead regional implementations of global policies, learning and development frameworks, and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).

Job Description

• Regional Operational HR & Employee Relations

  • Lifecycle Management: Manage end-to-end HR operations across assigned Asian markets, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance reviews, offboarding, and workforce planning.

  • Payroll & Benefits: Oversee local payroll administration, benefit plans, and statutory contributions in full compliance with country-specific regulations.

  • Employee Relations: Handle employee relations, grievances, and organizational change initiatives in alignment with local employment acts, engaging in‑country advisors where necessary.

• Global Strategy, HRIS & System Alignment

  • Regional Representation: Represent the Asia region within global HR forums and collaborate with international peers on compensation benchmarking, talent management, and policy harmonization.

  • System & Policy Execution: Lead regional implementation of global HR initiatives, adapting corporate guidelines to local legal and cultural requirements; drive regional rollouts of global HRIS tools (e.g., Workday).

• HR Governance, Compliance & Audit

  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of diverse employment regulations (such as the Singapore Employment Act, Malaysian Employment Act, and regional labor laws) to ensure localized policies remain compliant.

  • Governance & Audit: Support internal HR audits, maintain accurate employee records across the region, and enforce data governance standards.

Requirements

• Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional HR certifications (e.g., IHRP, SHRM, CIPD) are advantageous.
• Professional Tenure: Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 to 3 years in a regional or multi-country HR Business Partner/Manager capacity within a MNC environment.
• Labor Law Mastery: Demonstrated working knowledge of employment laws, statutory frameworks, and HR operational practices across key Asian markets.
• HRIS Proficiency: Experience using modern Enterprise HRIS platforms (experience with Workday is strongly preferred).

EA License No.

13C6305

Registration No.

R1874608 (LEE JIA HOU)

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