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HR Advisor/ HR Manager
Date: 6 Aug 2026
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, 14, MY
Company Name: McLarens
The HR Advisor/ HR Manager role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reporting directly to the Senior HR Business Partner. While stationed in Malaysia, the HR Advisor/ HR Manager is expected to offer regional support to leaders and staff throughout Asia.The HR Manager will assist the Senior HR Business Partner with valuable operational tasks and provide advisory support to McLarens Asia’s business units on a comprehensive range of human resources functions. This includes, but is not limited to, performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, learning and development, and other HR initiatives. The HR Advisor/ HR Manager will be instrumental in aiding the Senior HR Business Partner in managing HR operations across 12 countries in Asia. This position entails independently overseeing certain HR activities for specific countries while also contributing to broader regional HR projects.The ideal candidate is hands-on, passionate about people, and enjoys making operational and strategic contributions. The incumbent will also act as an advisor to staff and assist the Senior HR Business Partner in delivering extensive HR solutions and support across various business units in Asia.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage day-to-day HR operations for assigned countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
- Provide seamless support to employees and line managers on end-to-end resolution of HR queries.Address employee concerns and grievances, fostering a positive work environment.
- Support the Senior HR Business Partner in various HR plans, initiatives and projects for the Asia region; to ensure consistency across HR-related transactions, projects, and initiatives.
- Drive and be responsible for specific projects by collaborating on region-wide HR initiatives and projects, contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies.
- Coordinate and manage logistics of internal and external training in Asia.
- Monitor the training effectiveness of the programs.Analyze HR data and metrics to facilitate insight driven discussion on people analytics and trends.
- Assist the Senior HR Business Partner in the compensation planning and performance evaluation process. Support the implementation of performance management systems, including appraisals and feedback mechanisms.
- Advise managers on labour laws and various regulations related to employees; ensure that the company complies with labour laws and regulations.
- Together with the Line manager be responsible for rolling out new HR modules and analytics of Success Factors and keeping Success Factors up to date.Provide coaching and feedback to line managers performance management and driving team engagement.
- Coordinate and engage with the Admin/ Finance teams across the region for manpower update, onboarding and offboarding of staff.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the respective countries.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or any business discipline, with a minimum of 5 -7 years proven HR experience.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
- Commercial acumen and focus on client partnerships.
- Experience and familiarity with Success Factors will be an advantage.
- Proficient in HR analytics - defining problems, collecting relevant data, and drawing valid conclusions
- Experience in professional services industry a plus but not required.
- Must have the ability to exercise discretion over confidential and sensitive employment information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Competencies
- Builds relationships to form partnerships with business leaders.
- Collaboration with staff and leaders.
- Communicate with impact.
- Attention to critical detail.
- Coaches for performance
- Demonstrates resilience.
Performance Measurement
- Performance is measured against achievements of goals and objectives.
The workplace
Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a
huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services
firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local
expertise.
Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural
resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our
development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and
reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an
average of over 20 years' experience.
We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first.
It's your career, so why compromise?
What Drives Us
At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the
communities we serve.
- Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
- Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
- Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.
The Benefits
Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought
Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you
thrive.
Here’s What Else We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
- Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth
opportunities.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work,
flexible schedule where applicable).
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.
Individual progress, global purpose. It’s all here at McLarens.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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