Head of People, MY SG

A leading global logistics organisation is seeking a Head of People for Malaysia and Singapore, offering you the opportunity to shape the people strategy across two vibrant markets.

What you'll do:

As Head of People Malaysia and Singapore, you will be entrusted with overseeing comprehensive human resources functions that span both strategic planning and hands-on execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing all facets of HR operations—ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Oversee all aspects of human resources management including compensation, benefits administration, payroll processes, and maintaining up-to-date employee handbooks in line with local labour laws.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, conducting exit interviews and analysing turnover trends to inform future strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, performance management frameworks, and employee relations matters to foster a harmonious workplace.
• Coordinate global mobility processes for international assignees while partnering with regional HR Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
• Prepare detailed HR dashboards and reports using data analytics to provide actionable insights for senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead annual HR budget planning activities, monitor personnel costs closely, and prepare monthly reporting to maintain financial transparency.
• Support office management initiatives such as office setup or relocation projects while ensuring effective risk mitigation across all HR activities.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment processes including candidate screening, interviews, background checks, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout.
• Develop and manage compensation structures by conducting benchmarking analysis against market competition; design reward programmes that enhance employee engagement.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives and facilitate effective communication channels within the HR team as well as inter-departmentally.

What you bring:

• At least 10 years’ proven experience in human resources functions with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity within multinational organisations is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of Malaysian labour law as well as immigration processes and tax regulations relevant to both Malaysia and Singapore is necessary.
• Fluency in both English and Bahasa Melayu (spoken and written) enables effective communication across diverse teams.
• Experience coordinating employee development initiatives including leadership training programmes adds value to your profile.
• A collaborative approach coupled with strong communication skills supports effective change management within multi-site environments.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a lasting difference in people’s lives while advancing your career within an internationally respected organisation, this is your moment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; submit your CV outlining relevant experience so you can take the next step towards joining this exceptional team.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C