Director, People

**TITLE** Director, People - APAC
**TYPE** Regular, Full-Time
**FUNCTIONAL AREA** People
**DEPARTMENT** Executive
**DIVISION **NP Digital Malaysia
**LOCATION **Hybrid - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

**ABOUT OUR COMPANY**

NP Digital (NPD) is a Global Award-Winning Performance Marketing Agency. In 2023 NPD was named a Campaign Magazine Global Agency of the Year, and was Adweek’s #7 fastest-growing large international agency. For a second consecutive year, we landed in the top 10% of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies. All while simultaneously maintaining employee satisfaction, which earned us an Inc. Best Workplaces award in 2022, 2023 and 2024's Ad Age Best Places to Work.

NP Digital combines proprietary platforms with best-in-class talent to deliver leading edge experiences centered around: paid and organic search, social, content, retargeting, performance display, feed management and conversion rate optimization.

NP Digital focuses on creating innovative, adaptive, and data-driven digital marketing plans for our clients. Obsessed with helping companies grow and exceed their goals, NP Digital delivers on the mission of continually helping brands connect and engage with their audience.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

This role is a critical role for NP Digital, supporting the company to accelerate its expansion through acquisitions. Reporting to the CEO, the SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions is responsible for ensuring that acquisition are strategically aligned, oversees the due diligence process and timely closing of acquisitions.

**ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist with administration of company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in the APAC region in accordance with stated corporate objectives and specific country legal requirements
- Coordinates and/or conducts employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value. Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates as our employee base grows
- Builds an award-winning, high-performance culture and works closely with the business leads on strategic initiatives to meet business objectives
- Coordinates distribution/communication of projects including but not limited to Employee Policy handbook, policies and employee recognition
- Identifies potential employee-relations issues and makes recommendations to management
- Conducts investigations into company-guideline violations
- Assists in administration of company benefits and compensation programs, and payroll
- Ongoing leadership coaching and coordination of additional trainings for new and current management
- Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to your colleagues on the Executive Team, helping to navigate opportunities and challenges across their business lines and teams
- Oversee Talent Acquisition team in APAC, HR Operations and any other related roles created to support the growth of our global organization
- Develop and oversee programs to foster a diverse and inclusive culture and workplace
- Help lead strategy & execution of talent development and L&D activities along with Operations and training leaders across the organization
- Conducts exit interviews with employees; communicates findings to management and identifies opportunities for the agency to strengthen
- Foster a highly effective and engaged remote culture by re-evaluating current policies, benefits, and “Fun Committee” activities to ensure staff remains connected while 100% virtual
- Full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by President and CEO

**ABOUT YOU**
- 8-10+ years related Human Resource experience across Total Rewards/ Benefits Administration, HR Systems, Legal and Compliance, Employee Relations & Performance, Employee Recognition & Engagement, Culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Policy & Procedures, and Payroll & Compensation
- 5+ years in a Leadership role, with recent experience at the Associate Director or VP level for a smaller organization in Asia
- Oversight or strong collaboration with Talent Acquisition required
- Experienced building an HR department in a high growth environment or an agency/service -driven organization strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of employment laws in the APAC region
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally within a related field. MBA a plus
- Proficient on HRIS systems for daily tasks in addition to vetting, implementing, reporting, and integrations preferred
- Proven ability to collaborate with various teams on company-wide initiatives in a widely-dispersed global team
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and consulting skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects, manage priorities and w