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Regional Human Resources Director

Regional Human Resources Director

IUXKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
17 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibility :

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Develop and execute regional HR strategies that align with the company's growth, global HR goals and regional business plans.
  • Advise regional leadership on organizational design, talent needs, culture transformation, workforce planning, and change management.
  • Act as a change leader during regional business expansions, restructuring.
  • Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts across the region.

Employee Relations, Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, cross-border employment issues, and regulatory HR reporting (e.g., fit and proper certifications, conduct codes).
  • Handle escalated employee relations issues, including sensitive cases involving regulated personnel.
  • Liaise with Legal / Compliance on HR policy reviews and audit readiness.

    • Regional HR Operations & Data Integrity

  • Ensure the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across all countries.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of HRIS data and personnel records across jurisdictions.
  • Lead regional reporting (e.g., headcount, attrition, eNPS, license renewal status) to CHRO and regulators where applicable.
  • Support automation and digitization of HR operations for scalability.

    • Talent Management

  • Drive regional talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development strategies.
  • Support performance management, coaching, and career growth initiatives.
  • Lead key programs such as engagement surveys and action planning.

    • Compensation & Benefits

  • Align compensation and benefits programs with regional benchmarks and company guidelines.
  • Partner with C&B and mobility teams to manage expatriate assignments and executive packages.

    • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Serve as a key liaison between corporate HR, operational HR teams, and business leaders.
  • Build a cohesive regional HR team and foster a collaborative, high-trust environment.

    • Job Specifications :

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, Finance, or Business.
  • 10+ years of HR experience in a financial services or brokerage firm, including 5+ years in regional HR leadership.
  • Familiarity with HR systems and strong data reporting skills.
  • Exposure to high-growth, digital-first financial platforms or fintech-broker hybrids.
  • Understanding of compensation frameworks tied to performance metrics, risk-weighted KPIs, or compliance scorecards.
  • Excellent stakeholder management with cross-cultural sensitivity.
  • Interpersionality
  • Pressure management
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