HR Business Partner

Flex; Simpang Empat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is seeking an HRBP Senior Manager located in Batu Kawan, Penang, to partner with business segments and drive strategic people initiatives that enable growth. You will collaborate with local HR teams, design workforce plans, and coach senior leaders to build a high‑impact organization.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience, with deep knowledge of Organization Development and Change Management.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5–7 years of related HR experience.
• Sound knowledge of Organization Development, Change Management and HR practices.
• Excellent business acumen and demonstrated competency in business partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior management and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach business on talent management, workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management, etc.
• Partner with local HR teams to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions, anticipate talent implications and impact to the organization.
• Support business segment in cascading goals to optimize alignment between business and human capital strategies.
• Partner with business and HR colleagues to develop and deliver an HR strategy to meet the business needs.
• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives, alignment of systems, processes and structures to drive the right people behavior and engagement.
• Assist the business in making informed decisions with regard to people investment to achieve sustainable business results.
• Develop and deliver cross-cultural communications and change strategies.
• May participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Plan, implement and facilitate cyclical HR initiatives (such as workforce planning, performance management, rewards planning, training and succession planning).
• Assist with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems and processes as required.
• Manage and/or direct duties of others, set goals and drive initiatives.
• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HR related laws and regulations.

Skills

Talent management

Workforce planning

Executive coaching

Performance management

Succession planning

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Business partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an HRBP Senior Manager located in Batu Kawan, Penang. Responsible for partnering with business segments to develop and deploy strategic planning objectives to build a dynamic organization that delivers significant and sustainable growth.

What a typical day looks like

• Advise and coach business on matters related to talent management, including HR requirements, workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management, etc.
• Partner with local HR teams and Centers of Expertise to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions, Anticipate talent implications and impact to the organization. Identify issues and opportunities in closing organizational performance gaps and/or deploy effective tools and programs to achieve strategic vision and goals of the business.
• Support business segment in cascading goals to optimize alignment between business and human capital strategies, ensuring effective implementation.
• Partner with business and HR colleagues to develop and deliver an HR strategy to meet the business needs.
• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives, alignment of systems, processes and structures to drive the right people behavior and engagement.
• Assist the business in making informed decisions with regard to people investment to achieve sustainable business results.
• Develop and deliver cross‑cultural communications and change strategies.
• May participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Plan, implement and facilitate cyclical HR initiatives (such as workforce planning, performance management, rewards planning, training and succession planning).
• Assist with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems and processes as required.
• Manage and/or direct duties of others, set goals and drive initiatives.
• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HR related laws and regulations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience.
• Self‑starter who demonstrates accountability for results.
• Sound knowledge of Organization Development, Change Management and HR practices.
• Excellent business acumen and demonstrated competency in business partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior management and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, process management, analytical and consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally across boundaries, disciplines, and cultures, especially in an evolving matrix environment.
• Excellent planning, co‑ordination, and organizational skills. Strong process orientation.
• Demonstrates advanced experience and skills associated with performing assigned HR functions that are of a diverse nature.
• Demonstrates advanced /thorough knowledge of the business segment and Flex business.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the HR function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business entities.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the complex functional areas of HR, is considered a technical expert in at least one of the functional areas and possesses a broad breadth of knowledge in other areas. Understands the strategic impact of the HR function across the organization.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Allowances & Bonuses*

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