Human Resources Director (Manufacturing Industry)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR420,000 - MYR480,000 per year View Job Description
The Human Resources Director will lead and execute the people strategy for a complex, multi-country business. This role will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive organisational effectiveness, strengthen workforce capabilities, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.
  • To lead the HR agenda for a regional organisation with over 3,000 employees.
  • Play a key role in organisational transformation and succession planning.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established regional manufacturing organisation with a workforce of over 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia. With multiple production facilities and a strong market presence, the company has built a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth over several decades.

Job Description

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organisational goals and growth priorities.
  • Provide strategic counsel on workforce planning, organisational design, culture, talent, and transformation initiatives.
  • Drive the implementation of HR frameworks, policies, and governance standards across multiple markets.



Workforce Planning & Organisation Development

  • Lead workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and capability-building initiatives.
  • Drive organisation design, job evaluation, talent deployment, and succession strategies.
  • Support large-scale change management, restructuring, and transformation programmes.



Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

  • Oversee recruitment for leadership, specialist, and business-critical positions.
  • Build sustainable talent pipelines and succession plans for key roles.
  • Drive leadership development, employee capability building, and career progression frameworks.



Performance, Rewards & Employee Experience

  • Lead performance management and reward strategies to enhance organisational performance.
  • Advise on compensation, benefits, recognition programmes, and talent retention initiatives.
  • Drive employee engagement, culture-building, and employee listening initiatives.



Employee & Industrial Relations

  • Provide leadership on employee relations, industrial relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace compliance.
  • Partner with legal and business stakeholders to manage employment-related risks and ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation.



HR Operations & Governance

  • Oversee HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality HR operations.
  • Drive process improvement, digitalisation, HR analytics, and continuous enhancement of HR systems and services.
  • Ensure strong governance, risk management, audit readiness, and effective budget management.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Law, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility within a large, complex, multinational organisation.
  • Proven experience across the full HR spectrum, including business partnering, talent management, organisational development, rewards, employee relations, and HR operations.
  • Strong experience in workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and change management.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business transformation through people strategies.
  • Strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and multi-country employment practices.
  • Experience in complex operational or commercial environments will be an added advantage.

What's on Offer

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in complex operational environments and is passionate about building high-performing organisations that can sustain long-term growth and competitiveness.

Contact
Ben Chew
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137418
Phone number
6012 329 0871

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Head of HR
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Chew
Consultant contact
6012 329 0871
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137418

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.