Position Summary The Regional Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary HR partner for operations based in Malaysia with strong experience in the Gulf countries. This role will support a diverse workforce including field staff, conservation specialists, program teams, and executive leadership. The Regional HR Manager will provide strategic and operational HR leadership, ensuring compliance with employment laws while fostering an inclusive, high-performing work environment. The role requires a balance of hands-on HR support, policy implementation, employee relations, talent management, and collaborations with global HR teams. The ideal candidate must be legally authorized to work in Malaysia.<h2 style="">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 style="">1. HR Strategy &amp; Partnership</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Act as the primary HR business partner for teams in the region.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Work closely with the global HR team to ensure consistency in policies and procedures.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Contribute to cross-regional HR initiatives and knowledge-sharing.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Align local HR practices with global people strategy and organizational values. </li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent needs.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support regional leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">In collaboration with the Regional Hub Director, represent the region in global HR discussions and planning.</li></ul><h3 style="">2. Employee Relations &amp; Workplace Culture</h3><ul style=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR matters. </li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support and/or manage sensitive employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and HR investigations into workplace conduct where necessary.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Promote a culture of respect, psychological safety, and inclusion.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Deliver and/or support HR-related trainings and course.</li></ul><h3 style="">3. Recruitment &amp; Onboarding</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Lead and/or support recruitment for regional roles in partnership with hiring managers.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Oversee onboarding for new hires, including orientation to organizational policies, mission, and culture.</li></ul><h3 style="">4. Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Planning</h3><ul style=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support implementation and administration of compensation frameworks, such as pay bands and market benchmarking.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support managers with performance management processes, such as goal-setting and feedback cycles, and performance-based incentives such as merit increases and other rewards.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Advise on professional development, training, career pathways, and succession planning.</li></ul> <h3 style="">5. Compliance &amp; HR Operations</h3><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Manage employment contracts, labor documentation, and statutory requirements.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Oversee leave management, benefits administration, and payroll coordination (in partnership with Finance or external vendors).</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Maintain accurate HR records within Panthera’s HRIS.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support safe working conditions for field and office staff.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Promote employee wellbeing initiatives. </li></ul>Qualifications Required <ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">5 or more years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and compliance.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment practices in Malaysia and in the Gulf region.</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Experience working in nonprofit, conservation, international development, or related sector preferred.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ability to work with diverse, multicultural teams.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong communication, mediation, and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Fluency in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) and English is required.</li></ul><h2 style="">Preferred</h2><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience supporting field-based or remote teams.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Fluency in at least one of the language commonly spoken in the Gulf countries (e.g. Arabic) is preferred.</li></ul><h2 style="">Key Competencies</h2><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Integrity and confidentiality</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strategic thinking with operational execution</li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"> Adaptability in dynamic environments</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Collaboration and stakeholder management</li><li style="color:rgb(36,36,36);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Commitment to conservation and social impact</li></ul> How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV including two professional referees and their contact details, and a cover letter to the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is May 28, 2026.

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Regional Human Resources Manager

Position Summary The Regional Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary HR partner for operations based in Malaysia with strong experience in the Gulf countries. This role will support a diverse workforce including field staff, conservation specialists, program teams, and executive leadership. The Regional HR Manager will provide strategic and operational HR leadership, ensuring compliance with employment laws while fostering an inclusive, high-performing work environment. The role requires a balance of hands-on HR support, policy implementation, employee relations, talent management, and collaborations with global HR teams. The ideal candidate must be legally authorized to work in Malaysia.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>1. HR Strategy &amp; Partnership</h3><ul><li>Act as the primary HR business partner for teams in the region.</li><li>Work closely with the global HR team to ensure consistency in policies and procedures.</li><li>Contribute to cross-regional HR initiatives and knowledge-sharing.</li><li>Align local HR practices with global people strategy and organizational values. </li><li>Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent needs.</li><li>Support regional leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams.</li><li>In collaboration with the Regional Hub Director, represent the region in global HR discussions and planning.</li></ul><h3>2. Employee Relations &amp; Workplace Culture</h3><ul><li> Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR matters. </li><li>Support and/or manage sensitive employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and HR investigations into workplace conduct where necessary.</li><li>Promote a culture of respect, psychological safety, and inclusion.</li><li>Deliver and/or support HR-related trainings and course.</li></ul><h3>3. Recruitment &amp; Onboarding</h3><ul><li> Lead and/or support recruitment for regional roles in partnership with hiring managers.</li><li>Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices.</li><li>Oversee onboarding for new hires, including orientation to organizational policies, mission, and culture.</li></ul><h3>4. Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Planning</h3><ul><li>Support implementation and administration of compensation frameworks, such as pay bands and market benchmarking.</li><li>Support managers with performance management processes, such as goal-setting and feedback cycles, and performance-based incentives such as merit increases and other rewards.</li><li>Advise on professional development, training, career pathways, and succession planning.</li></ul> <h3>5. Compliance &amp; HR Operations</h3><ul><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Manage employment contracts, labor documentation, and statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversee leave management, benefits administration, and payroll coordination (in partnership with Finance or external vendors).</li><li>Maintain accurate HR records within Panthera’s HRIS.</li><li>Support safe working conditions for field and office staff.</li><li>Promote employee wellbeing initiatives. </li></ul>Qualifications Required <ul><li>5 or more years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and compliance.</li><li>Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment practices in Malaysia and in the Gulf region.</li><li> Experience working in nonprofit, conservation, international development, or related sector preferred.</li><li>Ability to work with diverse, multicultural teams.</li><li>Strong communication, mediation, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Fluency in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) and English is required.</li></ul><h2>Preferred</h2><ul><li>Experience supporting field-based or remote teams.</li><li>Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Fluency in at least one of the language commonly spoken in the Gulf countries (e.g. Arabic) is preferred.</li></ul><h2>Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence</li><li>Integrity and confidentiality</li><li>Strategic thinking with operational execution</li><li> Adaptability in dynamic environments</li><li>Collaboration and stakeholder management</li><li>Commitment to conservation and social impact</li></ul> How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV including two professional referees and their contact details, and a cover letter to the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is May 28, 2026.

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