Job Description

The HR Data Governance & Automation function manages the development and governance of the HR data and information strategy to facilitate business decisions and foster growth across the East Asia & Pacific region, encompassing 15 countries and approximately ~15,500 employees in total.

Overall, the function is responsible for:

Designing & Implementing an HR Data Strategy and Projects;

• HR Data Governance and Quality Assurance;
• Data Management;
• Business Intelligence; and
• Analytics
• The HR Data & Reporting Specialist plays a dual role in ensuring data integrity and governance across HR systems while designing and delivering business intelligence solutions that enable data-driven decision-making. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights and automated reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data Stewardship & Governance

• Maintain data quality standards across HR systems (HRIS, Payroll, etc.)
• Developing and implementing strategies & solutions that optimize process efficiency and data quality in HR systems
• Providing functional & technical support to users by troubleshooting problems related to data in HR systems
• Implement data governance frameworks, including validation rules and audit processes
• Partner with HR stakeholders to educate and enforce data entry best practices
• Support integration processes between HR systems and downstream applications (e.g., payroll, benefits, platforms)

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Automate recurring reports and streamline manual processes to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with HR leaders to define KPIs and metrics aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare data extracts and analytics for compliance, audits, and external vendors.
• Evaluating the data collection process to ensure efficiency and integrity
• Gathering & Processing raw data at scale
• Working closely with Payroll, Data Operations & Rewards teams to drive innovation in managing and processing HR data
• Support business requirements with ad hoc analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in HR, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
• 3+ years experience in HR data management and reporting
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience using MS SQL Server to write scripts, SQL queries, create tables etc
• Excellent communication skills to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data concepts (models) and systems
• Experience with processing large, multi-dimensional datasets from multiple sources
• Analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis
• Knowledge of data governance principles and compliance requirements

Remuneration

RM4.500 - RM5,500

Consultant in Charge

May Chong | 0122801717 | may.chong@hunters-in.com