Human Resource Manager

VT Markets

VT Markets is a premier global multi-asset brokerage with a presence across four continents. Since our founding in 2015, we have been committed to making trading accessible and empowering through cutting-edge technology. As an official partner of Newcastle United F.C., we are a fast-scaling, hypergrowth fintech—aiming to expand our workforce by over 50% by the end of 2026. We are an AI-native organization, integrating advanced AI agents to multiply productivity and innovation. At VT Markets, we value Breaking Boundaries, Results Orientation, and the Pursuit of Excellence. Join a team where transparency and radical openness drive our success.

Job Description

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- **Location**: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Onsite)
- **Company Overview**:
- VT Markets is a premier global multi-asset brokerage with a presence across four continents. Since our founding in 2015, we have been committed to making trading accessible and empowering through cutting-edge technology. As an official partner of Newcastle United F.C., we are a fast-scaling, hypergrowth fintech—aiming to expand our workforce by over 50% by the end of 2026.
- We are an AI-native organization, integrating advanced AI agents to multiply productivity and innovation. At VT Markets, we value Breaking Boundaries, Results Orientation, and the Pursuit of Excellence. Join a team where transparency and radical openness drive our success.
- **Role Overview**:
- We are looking for a senior individual contributor to serve as our first on-the-ground HR Manager for the Malaysia Hub. This foundational role is responsible for building and running the hub’s operational backbone as it scales into a global talent incubation center. Reporting to the Singapore-based HR Director, you will own the full HR-ops engine—from payroll and mobility to employee relations—ensuring our operations are compliant, scalable, and support our regional growth.
- **Key Responsibilities**:
- **Build and Own HR Operations:** Act as the sole on-the-ground HR owner for the Malaysia Hub, managing the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations with high autonomy.
- **Manage Malaysian Payroll Cycles:** Directly oversee and validate the hands-on execution of Malaysian statutory payroll (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB) in coordination with external vendors to ensure 100% compliance.
- **Lead Inbound Global Mobility:** Act as the primary lead for expat relocations and work permit processes for employees moving from across Asia, ensuring a seamless transition and positive experience for inbound staff.
- **Strategic Stakeholder Management:** Navigate a matrixed structure to partner effectively with the Singapore Center of Excellence (COE), regional HR Business Partners, and external vendors.
- **Hub Foundation & Compliance:** Coordinate ongoing compliance efforts with legal and finance partners, ensuring the Malaysia Hub operates as a credible and compliant model for the region.
- **Requirements**:
- **Minimum/Core Requirements:**
- Extensive experience (typically 8-10 years) in progressive HR Generalist roles, ideally within a regional or multinational environment.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Malaysian statutory requirements, with a proven track record of personally managing or validating Malaysian payroll cycles.
- Proven experience in managing global mobility casework, specifically inbound expat relocations and work permit administration.
- Exceptional ownership mindset with the ability to operate as a senior solo contributor in a growth-oriented environment.
- Advanced professional proficiency in English to effectively communicate across regional teams.
- **Preferred/Bonus Requirements:**
- Previous experience in high-growth fintech or technology sectors.
- Experience in building HR processes or playbooks within a startup or newly established hub.
- Ability to design and deliver structured training programs for a diverse, international workforce.
- **Why you should be interested**:
- **Foundational Impact:** You will be the architect of the HR function for a critical regional hub, with the autonomy to build processes from the ground up.
- **AI-Native Environment:** Gain a competitive edge by working in an organization that leverages AI to multiply human productivity and streamline operations.
- **Global Visibility:** Work in a role with direct visibility to regional leadership and the opportunity to support a truly international workforce.
- **Performance-Driven Growth:** Thrive in a culture where excellence is recognized and rewarded through a transparent, outcome-focused performance system.

Ready to shape the future of our Malaysia Hub? We look forward to hearing from you.
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