HR Manager - HR Partner

STMicroelectronics; Muar; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Johor, Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR professional to support management with people-related matters. Responsibilities include recruitment, performance management, collective bargaining, and training on labor legislation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial relations. Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict management skills are essential. The role promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial relations or employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and department leadership for HR support.
• Manage recruitment, performance, and talent reviews.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
• Handle conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop employee relations strategies aligned with goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Conflict management skills

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

• Partners with the business HR, CoE and department leadership teams to provide HR support and solutions on all people-related matters, helping them address workforce challenges and achieve their business objectives.
• Works with business and departmental line managers to ensure all people’s processes are effectively managed, including recruitment and selection, workforce planning, employee engagement, disciplinary management, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, learning and development, and related compliance requirements.
• Provides guidance and coaching to people managers within the assigned business or department on all HR and people-related matters.
• Handles employee relations issues early and deals with everyday complaints tactfully.
• Provides advice and support for labor relations with unions, such as wage or contract discussions, and carries out tasks that need local knowledge or on‑site presence, especially for legal, regulatory, or community-related issues.
• Develops and implements employee relations strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manages conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Manages collective bargaining and collective agreement with the Trade Union.
• Conducts training on employee relations and labor legislation.
• Prepares reports on employee relations metrics and issues.

Your Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial relations or employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to implement strong disciplinary procedures and develop a strategic plan to maintain discipline at the workplace.
• Leadership and conflict management skills.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) requirement.

We do not tolerate discrimination and strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.