Head of Human Resource Department

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the daily operations of the Human Resource Department of the Bar Council Secretariat (“Organisation”).
• Manage overall human resource functions of the Organisation, including recruitment and selection, remuneration, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee engagement / relations, such as handling and resolving conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Develop, execute, monitor, evaluate and refine human resource-related policies, systems and processes, and identify areas for improvement to support the attainment of the organisation’s values and objectives, as well as implement other value-added initiatives as necessary.
• Keep abreast of relevant legislation and employment law-related issues, provide advice on appropriate and/or necessary changes to the Organisation’s policies and procedures, and ensure such changes are communicated clearly and effectively to relevant parties within the Organisation.
• Support employee development / training and professional development requirements of all levels.
• Recommend and implement suitable change management concepts for effective transformation.
• Recommend and implement strategies to support the well-being of employees.
• Manage internal communications and serve as the primary reference point for matters relating to employee relations and employment issues.
• Report to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (“DCEO”) on matters pertaining to the human resource functions and requirements of the Organisation.
• Perform other ad hoc duties or special projects assigned by the CEO and DCEO.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in a relevant field, preferably in human resource-related discipline, eg Human Resource Management, Psychology, Education, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of eight years’ professional experience, including at least five years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Experienced in implementing practical and effective organisational / human resource-related policies and strategies.
• Possess sound knowledge of local employment law and practices.
• Possess an adequate understanding of trends in human resource and change management to drive transformation.
• Able to develop clear and accessible human resource-related policies, systems and processes.
• Able to manage and resolve employee relations and employment issues.
• Excellent command of English and good command of Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative. Detail-oriented, consistent, and have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Possess experience in successful recruitment, change management, organisational development, employee development, training and professional development, and coaching / mentoring.
• Possess a sense of discretion and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, dedicated, with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, and possess strong leadership skills and people skills.
• Adaptive and collaborative, yet able to work independently in a challenging environment with minimum supervision.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workplace applications. Able to use online management systems.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive remuneration package based on his/her qualifications and level of experience.

Human Resource Department

Bar Council Malaysia

Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia

2 Leboh Pasar Besar

50050 Kuala Lumpur

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