Role: HR Director – Global Strategy, Operations, M&A & Integration

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-time, Executive Level

About the Company

Their client is a globally recognized, publicly traded leader in advanced X-ray technology and intelligent detection equipment. With multiple R&D and manufacturing sites across the globe, as well as a network of sales and service centers serving high-growth industries including Semiconductor, Automotive, and Renewable Energy. Innovation is at their core, and they are scaling rapidly through both organic growth and strategic M&A.

The Opportunity

The opportunity seeks a seasoned HR Director to lead their global people strategy from their Kuala Lumpur hub. This is not a routine HR operations role. You will sit at the executive table, driving workforce planning across borders, leading HR due diligence for cross-border M&A, and orchestrating post-merger integration.

If you have deep experience managing HR across multiple jurisdictions and thrive in high-stakes, transformational environments—this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

Global HR Strategy

Develop and implement HR strategies that directly support global business objectives.
Partner with senior executives on workforce planning, talent pipeline development, and succession planning across multiple regions.
Champion organizational culture initiatives that balance global consistency with local cultural relevance.

Global HR Operations

Oversee multi-country HR operations, ensuring full compliance with international labour laws and local regulations.
Standardize HR systems, policies, and processes to drive efficiency and scalability worldwide.
Monitor global HR metrics and analytics to inform executive decision-making.

M&A HR Leadership

Lead HR due diligence for cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Assess workforce risks, talent retention strategies, and compensation structures across different legal jurisdictions.
Advise global leadership on HR implications during deal negotiations.

Global Integration Management

Design and execute integration plans covering organizational design, policy harmonization, and cultural alignment across regions.
Lead global change management initiatives to ensure smooth employee transitions.
Develop and deploy communication strategies that engage and retain talent throughout integration phases.

What You Bring

Proven experience as an HR Director or senior HR leader in a global, multi-country organization (public company experience strongly preferred).
Deep expertise in cross-border M&A HR due diligence and post-merger integration.
Strong knowledge of international labour laws and compliance across Asia, Europe, and/or the Americas.
Demonstrated success in standardizing global HR operations and implementing scalable systems.
Exceptional change management and executive influencing skills.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master's with HR certification is a plus.

Location Requirement

You must be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and able to work from their KL office.

Why Join

Lead global HR strategy for a publicly traded technology innovator.
High-visibility role with direct access to C-suite and global board-level discussions.
Play a critical part in shaping the future of their company through M&A and integration.
Competitive executive compensation package.

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