HR Director - Australia, Japan and Malaysia

Keysight Internet Infrastructure; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology innovation seeks an HR Director to implement people initiatives across its APAC operations. This role requires strategic leadership in HR management, focusing on compliance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness to foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and employment laws in APAC.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of HR professionals across Australia, Japan, and Malaysia.
• Oversee the APAC HR and manage multi-country HR responsibilities.
• Promote a high-performance culture and engage employees in strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Organizational Effectiveness

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Director to lead and implement people initiatives across our operations in Australia, Japan, and Malaysia. This role requires close collaboration and partnership with local Executive teams to align HR strategies with business goals, focusing on HR compliance, consulting, organizational effectiveness, benefits management, employee engagement, and M&A.

At Keysight, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence. As an HR Manager, you play a pivotal role in promoting a high-performance environment. Your leadership is crucial in nurturing talent to develop a growth mindset, embrace new challenges, and continuously improve. By engaging employees in activities that support our business growth, you will be instrumental in driving our talent mission and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of HR professionals, responsible for multi-country HR responsibilities, to exercise the highest level of discretion and manage highly confidential employee information with care.
• Oversee the APAC HR and manage the complexities of a matrixed organization structure, ensuring effective collaboration across various HR, corporate functions, and business units.
• Lead a talented team of HR professionals through day-to-day matters and the implementation of global HR initiatives, linking them to business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with Country HR, HR Business Partners, and various business stakeholders to plan and execute development and engagement plans.
• Promote a high-performance culture by managing performance management processes and guiding reporting managers on effective feedback mechanisms.
• Be a positive change leader and promote company-wide people initiatives.
• Drive HR and employee experience improvement initiatives by streamlining processes and active participation in regional and global initiatives.
• Enable internal customers and partners to drive Keysight’s business growth goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and minimum 12 years of relevant HR leadership experience in a similar work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, highly competent presenter and ability to communicate and influence all levels of employees and management.
• Strong collaborative approach and adaptable to a fast-paced multi-cultural environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and regulations in Australia, Japan, and Malaysia.
• Continuous improvement leadership approach using AI, automation and process. efficiency.
  
  

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