HR Executive / Senior Executive, APAC

KNAUF SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of construction materials is looking for an HR Executive/Senior Executive in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves leading employee engagement initiatives, supporting leadership development, and managing internal communications across the APAC region. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of HR experience, preferably in learning and development. The position offers potential for international exposure and career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HR functions, preferably in learning and development or employee engagement.
• Ability to craft engaging employee messages and communications.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the annual Employee Engagement Survey in APAC.
• Contribute to leadership development by coordinating programs.
• Oversee regional communications channels and events.
• Support culture-building initiatives and employer brand activation.

Skills

Employee engagement

Leadership development

Communication skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration

Job description

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Knauf stands for opportunity.
We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

This exciting role within the Knauf Gypsum Division Asia Pacific (APAC) Human Resources-People team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a family-owned global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

In Asia Pacific, since the 1990s Knauf has been established as a leading and trusted brand for drywall products and system solutions. Today, with 4,000 experienced, talented, and diversified people operating nearly 30 production facilities and offices across the region, coupled with an extensive expertise-backed sales and support network, our teams deliver the best of Knauf to our customers, while supporting positive changes to the industry and communities where we operate – in Australia, China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore.

Reporting to the Director, Communication and HR, APAC, the HR Executive / Senior Executive, APAC, will drive topics across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Internal Communication and others, through the leading and coordination of regional HR-People programs, initiatives, and best practices across the APAC region.

Can you say yes?

The learning will be tremendous. We believe that our supportive and progressive environment will provide a satisfying career experience for those who enjoy people-related work and seek to make a positive difference in a successful and growing company.

If you are looking:

• To explore the exciting field of HR-People to bring out the best in people for organizational success,
• Experience a great role that has wide exposure to various HR disciplines,
• Along with gaining international experience working with other colleagues in other countries in APAC and Europe,

This is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will be doing

• Lead the deployment of the annual Employee Engagement Survey in APAC, guiding HR teams and leaders on the science behind employee engagement including engagement drivers and effective action planning
• Contribute to leadership development in APAC by developing and coordinating components of Knauf’s leadership development programs, ensuring each program element is executed smoothly and participants is well supported in their learning and application transfer
• Support regional-level training or learning programs, through the sourcing of training providers and administering of training events
• As the core member of the APAC Communications network, oversee regional communications channels i.e. intranet, Viva Engage, and drive regional internal communications events and campaigns
• Lead or support culture-building initiatives, including but not limited to employer brand / Employer Value Proposition activation, and inclusion programs and campaigns
• Contribute to key presentations, special projects, and coordination activities within the broader APAC HR-People scope

What we would love for you to have

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Administration
• Experience working within a HR function (3 years), preferably in learning and development, employee engagement/ culture, internal communications or related People-HR programs
• Communicates well with ability to craft engaging employee messages and communication
• Learning agility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

What happens next?

Your application will be reviewed by our Hiring Team to determine if your experiences and skills are what we are looking for in the role. If you are, our Talent Acquisition representative will contact you promptly to arrange for next steps.