senior hr manager (energy).

Our client is a lean, high-performing consultancy looking for their first dedicated HR hire. You will transition the office from executive-led HR to a fully localized, professionalized function.

Key Responsibilities

• Greenfield Setup: Design and implement all HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs from the ground up, while keeping in line with the company's policies and core values + mission.

• Talent Lead: Drive end-to-end recruitment and build the firm’s local employer brand.

• Full-Spectrum Ops: Manage payroll (vendor-led), contracts, and ER while reporting directly to the Managing Director.

• Global Bridge: Adapt international corporate standards to Malaysian Labor Law with an agile, "human-centric" approach.

Who we are looking for:

• A "Doer": Someone with enough experience to lead, but able to be hands on and do the operational work, as our client is currently a lean team.

• Adaptable: Previous experience working alongside international/european stakeholders or counterparts.

• Proactive: Client set up is new, we need somebody who is proactive, able to identify gaps and fix accordingly.

Requirements:

• You must have experience working in a mixture of start-up type of environment, preferred is if that experience comes with exposure to international stakeholders/counterparts. (Regional exposure)

• Strong experience as an HR Manager or HRBP in Malaysia. (10-15 years of HR experience)

• Experience setting up HR departments or working in small, fast-paced offices.

• Strong communication skills in English.

• Deep knowledge of local labor laws.

• Able to be based in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

Apply here if this sounds like you, otherwise write in to Marie. Due to overwhelming applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.