Human Resources Director

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.