HR Business Partner 4

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, is hiring an HR Business Partner with a strong manufacturing background. You will partner with operations to shape workforce planning, develop leadership capability and drive engagement while ensuring legal compliance and Lam’s global standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, stakeholder management and data-driven HR insights to support site expansion and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HRBP experience, ideally in manufacturing or high-tech.
• Strong relationship-building and ability to influence leaders.
• Experience in talent management, organisational development, coaching and ER.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with operations, manufacturing and engineering leaders.
• Lead talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Foster culture, engagement and employee experience improvements.
• Ensure HR processes comply with Malaysian law and Lam standards.

Skills

Coaching

Employee relations

Talent management

Organisational development

Leadership influence

Education

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

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

HR Business Partner 4

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman, MY

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our mostvaluable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Valuesinto everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience andenable future growth.

The impact you’ll make

As a HR Business Partner at Lam Research, you will play a critical role in enabling our leaders and teams within manufacturing and operations. You will influence business decisions with strong HR insights, drive capability-building programs, and support site expansion activities while ensuring a people-first experience aligned with Lam’s culture and values — Act with Purpose, Inspire Collaboration, and Achieve Together.

The posting then describes the core HRBP role as working closely with management on HR policies, organizational and employee development, employee relations, salary review, stock renewal, workforce planning, organizational change, talent management and succession planning. It specifically calls outcoaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving.

What you’ll do

1. Strategic People Partnership

• Partner with operations, manufacturing and engineering leaders to build and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Shape workforce planning, organizational design and talent strategies to support site growth and operational excellence.
• Provide business leaders with data-driven insights around talent, performance and culture.

2. Talent Development & Capability Building

• Lead talent management including succession planning, performance calibration and leadership development.
• Identify high-potential employees and support accelerated development pathways.
• Partner with COEs on learning programmes to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.

3. Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusion.
• Drive employee listening strategies and engagement/retention action plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on people matters, conflict resolution and team development.

4. HR Operations, Governance & Change Management

• Ensure HR processes comply with Malaysian labour law while meeting Lam’s global standards and RBA/Citizenship expectations.
• Support organisational transformation, digitalisation and process improvement.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and COEs on HR operations, compensation cycles, onboarding and compliance.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum 8 years of HRBP experience, ideally in semiconductor, electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong relationship-building and ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience intalent management, organisational development, coaching and employee relations.
• High learning agility and resilience in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment.
• Strong understanding ofMalaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• MNC/global-team experience is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field preferred

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (\"Lam\" or the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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