About the Client:
We are partnering with a premier government-linked financial institution in Malaysia, dedicated to protecting the financial future of millions of Malaysians. Known for its stability and excellence, our client is currently driving strategic transformation to strengthen organisational effectiveness and workforce architecture.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced HR leader with deep expertise in Job Evaluation (HAY methodology) to lead organisation design and job evaluation initiatives. In this senior role, you will partner with senior leadership to shape the organisation's structure, ensure job grading consistency and market competitiveness, and drive workforce planning initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Evaluation (JE) – PRIMARY FOCUS:
- Lead and facilitate end-to-end job evaluation exercises for new and restructured positions
- Ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with market benchmarks through robust evaluation methodologies
- Apply HAY methodology to determine job values and assign appropriate grades
- Develop, review, and enhance job descriptions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with business needs
- Maintain proper documentation and records for all job evaluation activities
- Facilitate calibration sessions with HR partners and department heads to align on job grading and internal equity
- Review and refine job evaluation methodologies to ensure relevance and effectiveness
Organisation Design (OD):
- Analyse current organisational structures and develop recommendations for improvements
- Design and implement organisational frameworks that support business transformation and growth
- Partner with senior leaders to define and optimise roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships
- Lead workforce planning and manpower budgeting initiatives, including headcount planning and job creation
Stakeholder & Strategic Engagement:
- Provide expert advice to management on job evaluation and organisation design strategies
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build capability across the organisation
- Build trusted relationships with HR business partners and department heads
- Lead presentations and deliver insights to senior management
- Monitor the impact of organisational changes on business performance and adjust strategies accordingly
Employee Mobility (Nice-to-Have):
- Support talent mobility initiatives including redeployment, transfers, and career progression programmes as needed
Job Requirements:
- Malaysian citizen
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field, recognised by the Malaysian Government
- Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, with a strong background as an HR Generalist or Specialist
- Proven in-depth experience in Job Evaluation
- Experience in using HAY Job Evaluation methodology is MANDATORY
- Proven track record in Organisation Design and workforce planning
- Experience in Employee Mobility / Talent Mobility is an added advantage
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sharp analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Team player who thrives under pressure and can deliver within tight deadlines
- Prior experience in financial services, GLC, or consulting is an advantage
Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.
For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at [Confidential Information] or WhatsApp her at +6012 238 9953
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