HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Atomic Recruitment China; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support a fast-growing Global Business Services center in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in GBS environments such as finance and IT. Key responsibilities include advising GBS leadership, supporting talent development initiatives, and managing day-to-day HR operations in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus structure

EPF, SOCSO & statutory contributions

Medical & flexi-benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong GBS experience, ideally in finance, IT, or commercial shared services.
• Hands-on experience managing HR operations and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to GBS leadership.
• Support organizational and talent development initiatives.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Agility

Critical thinking

English fluency

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on, and strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support a fast-growing Global Business Services (GBS) center based in Malaysia. This role plays a critical part in building a people-first, performance-driven culture that supports business scalability and transformation.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional with strong experience in GBS or shared services environments. You will be responsible for managing both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day HR operations, while working with local and global stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to GBS leadership and people managers.
• Provide day-to-day consultation and guidance to managers and employees on workplace issues and conflict resolution.
• Support organizational and talent development initiatives, including succession planning, performance management, and participation in talent review processes.
• Assist with annual salary and bonus planning to ensure competitive and equitable compensation.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives that drive business transformation.
• Deliver coaching and training to managers on performance management, employee engagement, and other HR-related topics.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Prepare and present HR data and reports to leadership to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition teams to address hiring needs and support workforce planning.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience
• Strong GBS experience, ideally supporting finance, IT, or commercial shared services.
• Hands-on experience managing HR operations, employee relations, and talent processes.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across local and global teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; English fluency is a must.
• Must demonstrate agility, critical thinking, and ability to execute at speed.
• Proven experience handling confidential matters, crisis management, and engagement strategy.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to RM18,000/month
• Annual bonus structure
• EPF, SOCSO & statutory contributions
• Hybrid working (3 days in office after confirmation)
• Medical & flexi-benefits