Senior Manager, People & Culture

SOCOE SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOE SDN. BHD. is seeking a Senior Manager, People & Culture to partner with C-Suite, shape organizational design, modernize HR architecture, and build a magnetic employer brand that attracts, retains, and elevates world-class talent.

The role requires 8–12+ years of HR experience, including 3–5+ years in senior leadership, with a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12+ years of progressive HR impact.
• 3 to 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity scaling teams in dynamic environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Translate business ambitions into proactive talent roadmaps and scalable workforce models.
• Lead talent acquisition, employer branding, and DEI initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
• Design performance architectures, succession pipelines, and capability-building programs.
• Modernize HR tech stack, compliance frameworks, and compensation structures for internal equity.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Organizational design

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

People & Strategy | Reports to C-Suite / Executive Leadership

The Mission

Architect our talent strategy and scale a high-performance, values-driven culture built for hyper-growth. As Senior Manager, People & Culture, you will serve as a core strategic partner to executive leadership—shaping organizational design, modernizing HR architecture, and building a magnetic employer brand that attracts, retains, and elevates world-class talent.

Core Execution Focus

Strategic People Leadership & Org Design: Translate business ambitions into proactive talent roadmaps, change management frameworks, and scalable workforce models.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand: Elevate our market presence, build high-velocity candidate pipelines, and establish a best-in-class hiring standard.

Performance Architecture & Growth: Design sharp performance frameworks, succession pipelines, and capability-building programs aligned with enterprise objectives.

Culture, Engagement & Experience: Champion DEI, optimize retention strategies, and build an exceptional employee experience rooted in accountability and well-being.

Total Rewards & Digital Operations: Modernize HR tech stack and compliance frameworks while structuring competitive compensation architectures for internal equity and market edge.

What You Bring

Track Record: 8 to 12+ years of progressive HR impact, including 3 to 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity scaling teams in high-growth, tech, or dynamic environments.

Strategic & Hands-On Balance: Proven experience building or transforming HR functions from high-level strategy down to flawless operational execution.

Commercial Acumen: Ability to align talent initiatives with business P&L and drive change alongside executive stakeholders.

Academic Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.