Senior HRBP Director

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
The Senior HR Business Partner Director serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership and business unit leaders, aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance, workforce effectiveness, and sustainable growth.
  • Attractive remuneration package.
  • Be part of a globally recognized organisation.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Energy & Natural Resources industry in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Job Description

A. Strategic HR Business Partnership

  • Partner with the CEO, executive team, and business unit leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable HR plans, workforce strategies, and organizational initiatives.
  • Provide strategic counsel on leadership effectiveness, organizational capability, workforce productivity, and people-related business risks.
  • Challenge and influence business leaders to strengthen people management practices and organizational performance.
  • Represent HR in senior leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning discussions.



B. Organizational Design and Workforce Planning

  • Lead organizational design, restructuring, workforce optimization, and change management initiatives.
  • Develop workforce plans that address current and future business requirements, critical skills, and resource allocation.
  • Assess organizational structures, spans of control, layers, and role clarity to improve operational efficiency.
  • Partner with finance and business leaders on headcount planning, workforce costs, and productivity improvement.
  • Support business transformation, mergers, acquisitions, integration, and other organizational changes where applicable.



C. Talent Management and Succession Planning

  • Lead strategic talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
  • Identify critical roles, high-potential employees, and capability gaps across the organization.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to strengthen recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
  • Drive career development, internal mobility, talent deployment, and workforce capability-building initiatives.
  • Monitor succession readiness and develop mitigation plans for critical talent and leadership risks.



D. Performance Management and Organizational Effectiveness

  • Drive a performance-oriented culture aligned with business objectives, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
  • Partner with business leaders to establish performance expectations, review talent outcomes, and address performance gaps.
  • Coach managers on performance improvement, employee development, and effective people leadership.
  • Analyze workforce productivity, organizational effectiveness, and performance trends to recommend improvements.
  • Ensure consistent application of performance management frameworks across business units.



E. Employee Relations and Risk Management

  • Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, disciplinary cases, grievances, and workplace investigations.
  • Advise leaders on employment practices, employee disputes, organizational changes, and people-related risks.
  • Ensure HR decisions and practices comply with applicable employment legislation and company policies.
  • Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee management practices.
  • Identify emerging workforce risks and recommend appropriate preventive measures.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree, MBA, or relevant HR professional certification is an advantage.
  • Typically 12-15 years of progressive HR experience, with substantial experience in strategic HR business partnering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in senior HRBP leadership, HR management, or a comparable senior leadership role.
  • Proven track record partnering with C-suite executives and senior business leaders.
  • Strong experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and change management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading HR teams and managing complex employee relations matters.
  • Strong understanding of employment legislation, HR governance, and people-related business risks.
  • Regional or multi-country HR experience is an advantage for organizations operating across multiple markets.



What's on Offer

  • Permanent employment contract.
  • Salary of MYR 540000 to MYR 660000.
  • Basic benefits.



Contact
Sara Afzal
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129483
Phone number
6012 326 4054

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Head of HR
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sara Afzal
Consultant contact
6012 326 4054
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129483

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.