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Country Head, Human Resources

KL City, Federal Territory

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Working Location

  • Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and build a standalone HR function in a high-growth fintech organisation
  • Broad HR leadership scope in a dynamic and growing business

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing regional fintech organisation with a strong presence across Asia and expanding international operations. Operating in a regulated and technology-driven environment, the business is recognised as a market leader in several key segments and continues to invest heavily in growth and talent development.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop the local HR team while supporting business growth plans
  • Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, engagement, rewards, and offboarding
  • Drive the implementation of regional HR initiatives and programmes locally
  • Collaborate with specialist HR teams across Talent Management, Organisational Development, and Learning & Development
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, labour law compliance, and HR policies
  • Support managers in handling complex people matters and sensitive employee issues
  • Champion employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and employee experience
  • Act as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership while remaining operationally hands-on

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Country Head, Human Resources Should Have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with the last 5 years in a HRBP role
  • Must have recent or current experience within fintech, technology, digital, consulting, or other fast-paced industries
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
  • Proven ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with operational execution

What's on Offer

  • Career Progression: Opportunity to take on broader HR areas as the business grows
  • Career opportunity: Opportunity to build and scale an independent HR function while expanding into a broader leadership scope

If you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply.

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