HR Business Partner

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR Business partner to join our People team.

In this role, serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders or stakeholders, providing counsel on talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to foster a people-centric, high-performance culture. You will also play a key role in shaping and implementing HR programs, partnering closely with other HR teams to ensure seamless delivery of initiatives that impact the business and total Company.

The incumbent is expected to work onsite at Mercu 2 Office, KL Eco City.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership & Advisory

• Partner with Business Leaders and HODs to develop and execute HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Serve as strategic HR advisor, providing insights on workforce planning, organizational design and talent strategy.
• Actively influence business strategy to ensure people's considerations are integrated into decision-making.
• Provide guidance on career development, succession planning and leadership development, ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion people culture, coaching business leaders on effective people management practices.

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Drive strategic talent management, ensuring the right talent is identified, recruited, developed and retained.
• Oversee key HR processes, including performance management, employee engagement, total reward and capability development.
• Analyze talent market trends and workforce data to provide actionable insights for business leaders.
• Work closely with HR teams to ensure HR programs meet business needs and drive organizational effectiveness.

Change Management

• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new HR solutions and workforce transformations.
• Partner with internal HR teams (Rewards, Learning & Development, HR SSC etc.) to enhance employee experience.

Stakeholder & HR Collaboration

• Act as the key HR representative at the assigned business table, influencing and shaping people decisions.
• Collaborate across HR ecosystems to drive cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Ensure HR processes comply with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal control.
• Agility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving business landscape.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Min 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5-8 years in an HRBP role in the relevant industry (Information Technology/ Consumer Electronics/ Mobile).
• Experience working in fast-paced, technology, or multinational organizations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into actionable HR plans.
• Deep expertise in talent strategy, leadership development, organizational design, and employee engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging HR data and market trends to drive decisions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills at the senior leadership level.
• Proven ability to lead change management and transformation initiatives in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment regulations, and compliance frameworks.