Human Resource Director

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Human Resource Director – Malaysia (KL)

Overall Summary of the role:

The incumbent will be a HR business partner, plays a pivotal role in driving strategic and tactical HR initiatives in alignment with key business priorities of the client groups and vertical market. The individual is responsible for providing HR consulting and coaching to the local business leadership teams, drives the implementation of business specific HR programs and operations, identifies and provides HR solutions to people issues and demonstrates credibility by building trusted relationship with business leaders and HR teams.

Job Responsibilities: Provide leadership and focus to the HR function within Malaysia Office.

• Work closely with management, finance and key account leads to provide human resources expertise and insight to support business operations and maintain a successful and profitable operation.

• Management of HR programmes and processes, ie:

• Talent acquisition

• Employee onboarding

• Performance appraisal process and yearly talent assessment/talent review

• Training and Development

• Employee / Labour Relation

• Retention programmes

• Compensation Planning

• Benefit programs

• Design, develop and implement policies and procedures that encourage a collaborative, successful environment.

• Develop a pipeline of talent to support the needs of the account teams using all available low-cost and creative recruitment options.

• Ensure all talent attached to key global clients is properly on-boarded and receives the required client specific training and education mandated by our client contracts.

• Coordination of training and development programmes with the Global Learning and Education team with APAC HQ

• Liaison with local Legal Counsel on employment contract matters and work with APAC on all matters related to expatriate executive moves.

• Update job descriptions create job posts, shortlist, and screen candidates for freelance, temporary, contract roles, and internships.

• Responsible for coordination and organization of recruitment drive, career/job fairs, trainee/internship programs for attracting new joiners

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Psychology, HR or equivalent discipline.
• 10-12 years of HR Business Partnering experience. strong business acumen plus 3-6 years management experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and ability to handle sensitive situations/documentation.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence outcomes at varying levels of the business.
• Sound knowledge of local labour laws in Malaysia
• Team oriented with One HR Team mindset.
• Experience working in multi-national organization and with agency background will have added advantage.
• Ability to effectively delegate and empower team members for success.
• Always strive to be the best and make things happened.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.