Regional Human Resources Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Regional HR Leader to build and strengthen our talent capability across the region. The immediate priority will focus on Talent Acquisition by attracting and hiring high-calibre talent for key business functions while building a strong talent pipeline. As the organisation grows, you will partner closely with senior management to drive HR strategies, performance management, organisational development and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end regional recruitment strategies for key functions (Business Development, Trading, Finance, Operations and Technical).

• Source high-calibre candidates via LinkedIn, professional networks, direct sourcing and management of executive search agencies.

• Conduct competency-based interviews, advise hiring managers and manage recruitment KPIs (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire).

• Drive employer branding initiatives to build a strong long-term talent pipeline.

2. Organisation Development

• Partner with department heads to identify organisational capability gaps and workforce planning needs.

• Establish HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

• Develop and drive performance management systems, KPIs and appraisal processes.

• Build succession plans and leadership capabilities to develop a strong second layer of management.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to break down operational silos.

3. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Malaysian Employment Act and relevant regional labour regulations.

• Advise management on HR compliance, handle disciplinary cases, grievances and domestic inquiries in accordance with employment law.

• Drive engagement and retention initiatives to build a positive work environment.

4. Strategic Compensation & Advisory

• Benchmark and recommend competitive compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain key talent.

• Support Management as a strategic HR partner in developing talent strategies aligned with the Company's business growth objectives.

Required Experience

• At least Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience (including 5 years in a senior HR leadership role).

• Proven track record in recruiting technical, specialist and commercial or business development talent, ideally within Manufacturing, Commodities or Recycling industries.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Labour Law; experience with Singapore or other ASEAN employment regulations is a strong plus.

• Hands-on leader with strong business acumen, high proactiveness and excellent stakeholder management skills.