Southeast Asia HR Director: Strategy & People Leader

Antal International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 734,000 - 978,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Southeast Asia HR Director to provide strategic leadership and ensure operational excellence across the region. You will align people strategy with business goals, oversee talent acquisition and development, compensation, culture, change management and compliance, and thrive in a multi-country, multi-business environment.

Reporting to the area leadership team, you will shape culture, drive workforce planning and lead an HR team to deliver value across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 8 years in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within a multinational corporation operating in Southeast Asia.
• Experience serving diverse industries is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices across multiple Southeast Asian countries.
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning, talent management and employee relations within a multi-business-line environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across diverse business units and cultures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.
• Proficiency in one or more Southeast Asian languages (e.g., Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese) is a significant advantage.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies tailored to the unique needs of the various business lines within Southeast Asia, aligned with overall business objectives.
• Act as a key member of the Southeast Asia leadership team, providing HR insights and strategic advice on organizational design, talent management and workforce planning.
• Lead and mentor the HR team in Southeast Asia, ensuring effective implementation of global HR policies while accommodating specific local requirements and cultural nuances.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to support business transformation and growth, and provide strategic guidance on the human capital agenda.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top talent for diverse business units.
• Design and implement tailored talent development programs, including specialized training, leadership development and career progression opportunities.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the workforce reflects the diverse client industries served.
• Create succession plans for key roles.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations in each Southeast Asian country of operation; stay abreast of changes.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Uphold and adapt company policies to suit the varied business lines, ensuring relevance across cultures.
• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs tailored to diverse needs.
• Oversee annual salary reviews, performance appraisals and incentive programs.
• Serve as a key stakeholder for HR Shared Service Center (HRsSC) to ensure efficient delivery of transactional HR services.
• Act as primary contact for BU leaders regarding HRsSC services.
• Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Interpersonal skills

Labor laws knowledge

Change management

Leadership influence

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA; Master’s preferred

Job description

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Southeast Asia HR Director to provide strategic leadership and ensure operational excellence across the region. You will align people strategy with business goals, oversee talent acquisition and development, compensation, culture, change management and compliance, and thrive in a multi-country, multi-business environment.

Reporting to the area leadership team, you will shape culture, drive workforce planning and lead an HR team to deliver value across diverse