HR Business Partner

GF Piping Systems; Klang City; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading piping systems supplier is seeking an HR Business Partner for Southeast Asia Pacific. This role involves partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning and driving initiatives in performance management and talent acquisition. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of HR experience, with a strong background in organization design and employee relations. This position is based in Klang, Malaysia and offers opportunities for career growth and development within a sustainability-focused company.

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

Excellent learning tools

Great career opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partnering role.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR Business Partner for Southeast Asia Pacific.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and change management.
• Drive performance management and talent management initiatives.

Skills

Organization design

Performance management

Talent acquisition

Influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Your tasks

• Serve as HR Business Partner for Southeast Asia Pacific (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand).
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Translate business goals into people strategies and initiatives.
• Drive performance management, talent management, capability building, and D&I initiatives across the subregion.
• Advise and manage complex employee relations issues with legal/compliance support as needed.
• Align HR policies, standards, and best practices across countries and the APAC region.
• Lead recruitment for key positions; build strong external talent pipelines and manage search firm partnerships.
• Deliver HR programs, trainings, and engagement initiatives.
• Support compensation & benefits (benchmarking, pay structures, rewards) and provide data-driven workforce insights.
• Partner with regional/global HR teams on projects and strategic initiatives.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master is a plus.
• More than 10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partnering role.
• Strong experience in organization design, performance management, C&B, and talent acquisition.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Regional/multi-country exposure preferred.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
• Proficient in HRIS systems, HR analytics, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Your work route

Malaysia, Klang

Who We Are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry‑leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.