Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO/Public Listed)

Develop and execute the Group HR strategy aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term corporate plans.

Lead organisation-wide workforce planning, talent scalability, and future capability building.

Drive HR digitalisation initiatives (HRIS, analytics, automation, AI adoption).

Ensure HR frameworks support business expansion, M&A activities, regional growth, and restructuring.

Build and maintain leadership pipeline and succession planning for Board, C-suite, and senior roles.

Develop and implement Group-wide leadership development programmes.

Oversee HiPo development, career pathways, and talent mobility across regions.

Strengthen employer branding and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) locally and regionally.

Lead the design and governance of:

• Performance management framework

• Executive remuneration and incentive structures

• Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP)

Work closely with the Board, Remuneration Committee, and external consultants on:

• Executive compensation benchmarking

• Share-based incentive programs

• Bursa Malaysia and regulatory compliance

Champion a high-performance, ethical, and inclusive culture.

Lead change management efforts for large-scale transformation projects.

Drive employee engagement, well-being, and organisational effectiveness.

Serve as Group custodian for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

Act as Group advisor for industrial relations, union matters, and labour law compliance.

Ensure adherence to:

• Employment Act 1955

• Industrial Relations Act 1967

• OSHA

• PDPA and other HR regulatory frameworks

Mitigate people-related risks and oversee disputes, misconduct, and major disciplinary actions.

Present HR metrics, risk updates, and strategic initiatives to:

• Board of Directors

• Board Committees (Remuneration, Risk, ESG)

Collaborate with investors, regulators, and auditors on human capital matters.

Lead Human Capital & ESG reporting for annual and sustainability reports.

Lead and develop Group HR teams across multiple business units and regions.

Manage Group HR budgets and resources effectively.

Establish and enforce standardised HR policies, SOPs, and best practices across the organisation.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Law, or related field.

Master's Degree / MBA / Professional HR Certification (SHRM, CIPD, MIHRM) highly preferred.

15–20 years of progressive HR leadership experience.

5–8 years at Group HR Director / CHRO level.

Mandatory experience in Public Listed Companies (PLC) and/or multinational corporations (MNCs).

Proven track record managing:

• Large workforce (multi-thousand headcount preferred)

• Multi-country HR operations

• Transformation and change management programmes

• Board-level reporting and engagement

Strategic leadership and strong business acumen

Board and senior stakeholder management

Workforce transformation and HR digitalisation

Executive compensation, rewards, and governance

Industrial relations and labour law mastery

Talent management, succession planning, and leadership development

Change management & leadership