Senior HR Partner – APAC Policy & Projects Lead

WhiteCrow Research; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCrow Research is seeking a senior HR Partner IV to lead policy governance across SEA and APAC, ensuring compliant, scalable HR practices for a manufacturing-focused client base. You will develop, review, and implement policies, and partner with Legal and business units to drive adoption.

The role requires 5+ years in HR, localization experience across APAC including China, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years HR experience, preferably within a MNC Manufacturing company environment.
• Hands-on experience in localizing HR policies and employee handbooks across APAC countries, including China, with sound knowledge of labor law compliance and HR governance practices.
• Proven experience in reviewing, localizing, and implementing HR policies across APAC countries, including China, ensuring alignment with local employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail in policy documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in HR systems and digital tools (e.g., HRIS, case management, MS Office).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing, and continuously improving company HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, transparency, and full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Establishing and maintaining a structured policy management framework, including standardized documentation, approval workflows, version control, and audit trails.
• Owning the lifecycle of HR policies, from drafting and stakeholder alignment through approval, communication, periodic review, and retirement.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and analyzing local labor laws and regulatory changes, and translating them into actionable HR policies and practices.
• Proactively assessing compliance risks and updating policies and processes to mitigate potential legal or operational exposure.
• Designing and delivering training programs for employees and managers on HR policies, compliance requirements, and best practices, ensuring strong understanding and adoption.
• Developing clear and effective communication strategies to ensure timely and consistent dissemination of HR policy updates across the organization.
• Partnering with HR teams, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive effective implementation and adoption of policies across all functions.
• Tracking policy implementation, monitoring adherence, and conducting regular compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure consistent application across departments.
• Maintaining proper documentation and reporting for audits, internal reviews, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HR governance

Policy localization

Stakeholder management

APAC HR

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

WhiteCrow Research is seeking a senior HR Partner IV to lead policy governance across SEA and APAC, ensuring compliant, scalable HR practices for a manufacturing-focused client base. You will develop, review, and implement policies, and partner with Legal and business units to drive adoption.

The role requires 5+ years in HR, localization experience across APAC including China, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.