Lead Human Resources (HR) Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; hybrid work with at least three days per week in the local office or onsite with clients

Company

hirify.global is a global professional services company advising clients on risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting across 130 countries.

What you will do

• Design and implement people and culture initiatives aligned with business priorities and regional people objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders on organizational design, change management, workforce planning, talent planning, succession, and performance management.
• Coach People Managers on employee engagement, employee relations, performance improvement, compensation, benefits, and career development.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to develop actionable insights and support organizational change.
• Work with People Experience and HR Centers of Excellence to translate global and regional priorities into local execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional HR programs, stakeholder relationships, metrics reporting, and ad hoc projects while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of HR generalist or HR business partnering experience in a leading multinational organization.
• Experience in HR business partnering within a matrixed organization and collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence or shared-service models.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia labour law and HR best practices; broader Asia experience is preferred.
• Experience in organizational design, change management, talent development, stakeholder influencing, and HR analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources or a business-related field.
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work independently across multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of HR practices across broader Asia markets.
• Additional Asian language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work combining remote flexibility with office collaboration and onsite client work.
• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Inclusive culture focused on creating solutions and impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards supporting colleague well-being.