Manager, HRBP

About Carro

Carro has carved out a reputation as Asia-Pacific's leading online automotive marketplace. This tech unicorn is a people-centric business with over 4,500 employees in 8 markets who speak 9 languages. Working here, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that drives innovation and change, and find a place that supports your growth and development. Visit us at www.carro.co.

Why work with Carro

• Join the region's largest online automotive marketplace with offices in 8 markets.
• Firsthand experience in reshaping the automotive industry using the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning.
• Formal and informal learning and development programmes to support your growth and career progression.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, insurance and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements upon request.
• Learn from some of the most experienced mentors in the technology and automotive space.
• Meet and interact with colleagues from all around Asia Pacific.
• Pursue opportunities to work at departments in other countries and regions.
• Diverse and inclusive working environment with modern workspaces.
• Engaging employee initiatives, events, and activities.

The People & Culture team at Carro Malaysia powers our business growth by partnering directly with business leaders to attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent. We design scalable workforce strategies, champion an agile high-performance culture, and empower our people to thrive across our corporate and regional operational hubs.

About your role

As a Manager, HRBP, you will serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders in Malaysia. You will align people strategies with business objectives, drive organization design, and cultivate a high-performance culture across our dynamic automotive-tech ecosystem.

• Partner closely with business leaders and functional heads to execute HR strategies that support business growth and operational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to line managers on talent management, performance evaluation, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Diagnose organizational needs and lead change management initiatives across assigned business units.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives to foster a positive and collaborative workplace.
• Manage employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with local employment laws and internal HR policies.
• Leverage HR metrics and workforce analytics to identify trends, derive actionable insights, and inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with Regional HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HR Operations teams to deliver seamless HR programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HRBP (preferably in technology, e-commerce, automotive, or fast-paced startup environments).
• Deep understanding of the Malaysia Employment Act and local statutory labor regulations.
• Demonstrated track record of operating effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organizational structure.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• High adaptability, resilience, and a hands-on execution mindset.

Founded in 2015, Carro is Asia-Pacific's leading online automotive marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions.

Carro holds a strong presence in key markets across Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia-Pacific and has raised over US$1B in debt and equity from Temasek, Softbank Vision Fund and several other sovereign funds. For more information, please visit: www.carro.co.