HR Business Partner 5 (Batu Kawan)

Lam Research; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Penang is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to influence HR strategies and practices within manufacturing and operations. The candidate should have at least 12 years of HRBP experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry. Key responsibilities include partnering with leaders, managing talent development, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This is an opportunity to drive engagement and support organizational transformation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of HRBP experience, ideally within semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.
• High learning agility and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead talent management programs including succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to influence leaders

Coaching

Employee relations

Process development

Education

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

Job description

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.

Works closely with management in the implementation of corporate policies related to human resources, organizational and employee development at the business unit or division level. Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach. Participates in company‑wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, stock renewal, workforce planning, and organizational change). Assists senior management in the development of solutions through organizational development and cultural and process‑oriented perspectives. May play a role in administering talent management and succession planning activity within client organization. Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic People Partnership

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

2. Talent Development & Capability Building

• Lead talent management programs including succession planning, performance calibration, and leadership development.
• Strengthen Lam’s talent pipeline by identifying high‑potential employees and supporting accelerated development pathways.
• Partner with COEs to deliver learning programs that deepen technical and leadership capabilities essential for the semiconductor environment.

3. Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion aligned with Lam’s Core Values.
• Drive employee listening strategies and implement action plans that enhance engagement and retention.
• Serve 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 meet local labor law requirements while adhering to Lam’s global standards and ethical practices, including RBA/Citizenship expectations.
• Support organizational transformation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and COEs to deliver seamless HR operations, compensation cycles, onboarding, and compliance programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of HRBP experience, ideally within semiconductor, electronics, or high‑tech manufacturing.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience in talent management, organisational development, coaching, and employee relations.
• High learning agility, resilience, and ability to navigate a fast‑paced, matrixed global environment.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience working in MNCs or global teams is a strong advantage.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related fields.