Senior Human Resources Generalist

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist/Executive to drive end-to-end human resources across Southeast Asia.

The role partners with business leaders to align people strategies with business goals, ensuring legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions and providing hands-on support in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, HR operations and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• 4–7 years of HR generalist experience in a multinational or regional company.
• Strong understanding of regional labor laws in SEA.
• Experience supporting diverse teams across functions and geographies.
• Excellent English communication; SEA language skills are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems (Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR).

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end HR processes across SEA region including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding and maintain compliant employee records.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews and support development plans.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and leave management.
• Ensure HR policies comply with local laws; liaise with labor departments as needed.
• Generate HR analytics and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

HR generalist experience

English communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multi-country coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology

Tools

Oracle HCM

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

BambooHR

Job description

The Senior HR Generalist / Executive will play a pivotal role in executing end-to-end HR functions across Southeast Asia. This role involves partnering with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals, ensuring legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and providing hands‑on support across key HR areas such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, HR operations, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a mix of strategic thinking and operational efficiency while ensuring excellent employee experience across countries in the SEA region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer management.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of candidates for key roles in the region.
• Partner with recruitment agencies and job platforms; ensure compliance with fair hiring practices.
• Support employer branding initiatives and organize job fairs, internships, or campus recruitment as needed.

2. Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions.
• Maintain and update employee records in compliance with local labor regulations.
• Draft employment contracts, letters of confirmation, transfers, promotions, and termination documents.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to reduce attrition.

3. Performance Management

• Coordinate the annual performance review cycle and assist managers with performance discussions.
• Monitor and track individual performance goals and development plans.
• Support the implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) where necessary.
• Provide coaching to line managers on handling underperformance or feedback conversations.
• Assess training needs across departments and regions.
• Organize and track training programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives.
• Work with external vendors or internal L&D teams to deliver effective learning solutions.
• Collaborate with finance/payroll to ensure accurate monthly payroll execution.
• Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, leave entitlements, allowances, and regional compliance (e.g., CPF, EPF, SSO).
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market compensation analysis.
• Support annual salary review and bonus cycle.

6. HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws across Southeast Asian countries (e.g., MOM Singapore, Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Malaysia).
• Manage disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and investigations while ensuring fairness and due process.
• Monitor and update HR policies and employee handbooks as per changes in legislation.
• Serve as a liaison with labor departments or external auditors during inspections.

7. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Generate and present HR metrics and dashboards (headcount, turnover, leave trends, DEI, etc.) to leadership.
• Analyze trends and suggest proactive workforce strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in data handling.

8. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support local and regional employee engagement initiatives (e.g., surveys, recognition programs).
• Foster a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
• Plan and execute employee events, wellness activities, and CSR projects.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4–7 years of HR generalist experience in a multinational or regional company, with exposure to multiple SEA countries.
• Strong understanding of regional labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting diverse teams across functions and geographies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in one or more Southeast Asian languages is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR).
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment.

HD CULTURE

At HD, team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team

Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Owner’s mentality.
• Courage to constructively challenge "ingrained convictions", with willingness to listen, learn and adapt.
• Structured and systematic, yet fast-paced and agile.