Director

The Company Director will hold comprehensive accountability for human resources, people management, regulatory compliance, and corporate administration, primarily focusing on operations in Singapore and Malaysia. This position will also extend support and oversight for HR and compliance initiatives in other regions as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic leadership and direction for HR, employee relations, compliance, and people operations, with a primary focus on Singapore and Malaysia.
• Serve as the Key Appointment Holder (KAH) and ensure adherence to MOM and MDEC, Employment Agency regulations, and other relevant statutory obligations.
• Oversee and coordinate MDEC-related initiatives, including applications for expatriate employment passes, quota management, necessary documentation, and regulatory compliance in Malaysia.
• Supervise HR compliance, statutory obligations, work pass requirements, employee documentation, and RBI audits.
• Provide high-level guidance on HR policies, employee relations, workforce planning, compensation strategies, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, auditors, government entities, clients, and other significant stakeholders.
• Be accessible for business communications and meetings across India and US time zones, including outside of regular working hours as needed.
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel internationally at short notice based on business needs.
• Assume responsibility for ad-hoc HR, compliance, and operational tasks in other countries as required, in addition to the primary focus on Singapore and Malaysia.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 20 years of pertinent professional experience in HR, HR operations, compliance, employment agency management, or corporate management.
• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field is essential.
• CEI (KAH) certification is essential.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of employment regulations in Singapore and Malaysia, MOM requirements, work pass procedures, and HR compliance.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in managing RBI audits and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Previous experience in a senior HR leadership, Country HR, HR Director, Company Director, or similar role.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Capability to independently handle sensitive and complex HR and regulatory issues.
• Adaptable to working across various time zones and willing to undertake short-notice international travel.