Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group is currently hiring for a Head of People on behalf of our reputed insurance industry client. Reporting to the Head of People Function , this role will be pivotal in driving the People Function, crafting a localized People Strategy in alignment with global standards and ensuring an exceptional employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities
People Leadership & Business Partnering- Lead the People Function at the company by establishing the team and providing strategic leadership and direction.
- Act as the senior HR advisor to the business, addressing all People-related topics along the People Value Chain, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, engagement, compensation, performance management, promotions, well-being, and safety.
- Build strong partnerships with executives and offer leadership coaching as needed.
- Develop and implement the People Strategy for company, ensuring alignment with regional and global standards and contributing to the company's business goals.
- Collaborate with the Head of People Function to optimize the HR operating model for Malaysia, ensuring compliance with global processes and the delivery of high-quality HR services that meet business needs.
- Leverage HR data to provide actionable insights that support business objectives.
- Manage the provision of HR services from both internal and external vendors, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and vendor relationship management.
Talent Management, Rewards & Performance- Collaborate with local and global Rewards & Performance/People Centers of Expertise to define the local talent and rewards strategy.
- Lead the implementation of company's talent management, performance management, and compensation adjustment processes in Malaysia.
HR Projects- Support business transformation projects by leading People-related initiatives and ensuring effective deployment of local HR resources.
- Contribute to regional and global HR projects and initiatives as needed.
Employee Engagement- Partner with the business to implement action plans following the Annual Employee Engagement Survey to foster high levels of employee engagement.
Workforce Planning- Collaborate with managers to assess current and future talent needs, working with Strategic Workforce Planning to create and execute a workforce strategy aligned with business objectives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
- 8-10+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on organizational transformation and leadership.
- Proven experience advising C-suite executives, with the ability to influence at the highest levels through assertiveness and strategic insight.
- Strong reputation as a trusted HR advisor who can shape organizational direction.
- In-depth knowledge of Malaysian labor laws.
- Strong business acumen and comprehensive understanding of the HR value chain.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment with multiple reporting lines.
- Leadership experience, with a proven ability to define and implement people strategy.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
