Head of HR

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Head of HRReady to bring passion into your career?A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?Ready to bring passion into your career?A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for a Head of HR, based in Malaysia.The role:As Head of HR, you will lead the people agenda and HR strategy in Malaysia, ensuring that our talent, culture, and capabilities fuel business growth and transformation. You will partner closely with the General Manager and regional HR to champion a people-first culture, elevate employee experience, and support our purpose-driven mission across functions.What you'll do:Strategic HR Leadership

Define and execute the HR strategy aligned with business priorities and Clarins' global HR vision.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing people decisions on organizational design, talent development, and culture.
Drive workforce planning, succession management, and leadership pipeline development.

Business Partnering & People Development

Coach and support people managers to build high-performing, engaged, and accountable teams.
Lead performance and development cycles, embedding a continuous feedback and coaching culture.
Champion training, learning, and upskilling initiatives across all functions, including retail, back office, and leadership roles.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Oversee recruitment strategy and operations to attract top talent for both frontline and corporate roles.
Collaborate with the APAC talent acquisition team to strengthen employer branding and build future-fit capabilities.
Monitor and improve time-to-hire, quality of hire, and candidate experience KPIs.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and purpose-driven workplace culture in line with Clarins values.
Design and implement employee engagement and well-being programs.
Lead internal communication, recognition, and change management efforts.

HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure best-in-class HR operations, including payroll, benefits, mobility, contracts, and policy frameworks.
Monitor compliance with local labor laws, data privacy, and company standards.
Champion digital HR transformation initiatives and drive process improvement.

Regional & Global Collaboration

Partner with APAC and Global HR teams to roll out corporate initiatives such as D&I, sustainability, and leadership programs.
Contribute to APAC HR forums, share market insights, and lead cross-market HR projects where relevant.

What you have:

Experience & Education: 10+ years of HR generalist and leadership experience, ideally in the beauty, luxury retail, or FMCG sectors; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
Business Acumen: Ability to translate business challenges into HR solutions; commercial and pragmatic mindset.
Leadership & Influence: Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience influencing senior leadership.
People Development: Track record in coaching, talent management, and shaping high-performance cultures.
Operational Excellence: Proficiency in local labor regulations, HR systems (e.g., Workday), and scalable HR processes.
Cultural Sensitivity: Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment; ability to navigate cross-cultural teams.
Language: Fluent in English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin

We have:

Close to 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
Unique products and innovative services
A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être
A caring and inclusive corporate culture
Development and training opportunities
Attractive compensation and benefits
A flexible work environment, with up to 1 days of remote working per week

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit

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