HR Manager, Malaysia

Under Armour; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Under Armour is seeking a Manager, HRBP for Malaysia to oversee HR functions and align company culture with core values. The role involves supporting leadership initiatives and developing HR strategies while ensuring compliance with local laws. Candidates should possess extensive HR knowledge and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years HR experience with 3 years in management.
• Knowledge of local labour laws and hiring practices.
• Experience in retail or service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions for Malaysia.
• Support local leadership and HR initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HR policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

The Manager, HRBP for Malaysia is responsible for managing full facets of HR functions for all employees. This role will contribute to the overall sub-region initiatives and strategies by analyzing business needs from the HR perspective. This role will provide recommendations with the partnership of the management team; develop and promote HR initiatives to further the strategic goals of the business, and provide research, advice, and benchmark material as needed.

Your Impact

• Responsible for Malaysia HR function to ensure professional and up to date advice and assistance to the employees
• Support the local leadership team, partners with the business to enable and champion a culture that fully aligns with the core values of the company
• Support annual people agenda initiatives (Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Executive Development Review, Strategic Workforce Planning, Rewards strategies etc.…)
• Partner with corporate talent acquisition team, provide leadership for assessment, selection, onboarding process to support all recruitment for all levels of the business
• Maintain and develop policy and practices for Malaysia office including but not limited to employment, legal and service agreements
• Provide leadership, support and advice on disciplinary, and grievance cases - including sanctions and terminations of employment
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred
• 8+ years of HR-related experience, with min. 3 years in a management role
• Industry-specific experience in retail or service is preferred
• Substantial generalist experience in all functional areas - Employee Relations, Employment Law, Staffing, Compensation, Organizational and Educational development
• Strong understanding of local labour laws and hiring practices in Malaysia
• Hands-on and possess the insight to anticipate problems and the sophistication to resolve them
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the leadership team and other employees of the organization
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop team members at all levels
• Possesses a take-charge ability tempered with diplomacy
  
  

Relocation

• No relocation provided
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.