HR PARTNER

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an HR Partner to drive global and regional HR projects, oversee employee lifecycle activities, and ensure alignment with local labor laws and corporate standards.

You will own policy governance, develop localized HR policies for APAC (including China), design training programs, and support HR initiatives across the region while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience in an MNC manufacturing environment.
• Experience localizing HR policies across APAC, including China.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR governance, and policy management.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve company HR policies, procedures, and guidelines for compliance and transparency.
• Establish and maintain a structured policy management framework with approvals and audit trails.
• Own the lifecycle of HR policies from drafting to retirement.
• Monitor local labor laws and translate them into actionable HR policies.
• Design and deliver training on HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Lead global, regional, and local HR initiatives and projects.
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Support day-to-day HR operations, including mandatory training and reporting.
• Contribute to HR systems optimization to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Policy governance

APAC labor law

Stakeholder management

Policy localization

Training program design

HR systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

HR PARTNER

Posting Start Date: 9/16/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

This role supports the effective execution of global and regional HR projects and initiatives, oversees HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including system integration and project coordination. Ensures alignment with local labor regulations and company standards, and serves as a key custodian of HR governance, ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and compliance practices.

What your background should look like:

• Develop, review, and continuously improve company HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, transparency, and full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Establish and maintain a structured policy management framework, including standardized documentation, approval workflows, version control, and audit trails.
• Own the lifecycle of HR policies, from drafting, stakeholder alignment, approval, communication, to periodic review and retirement.
• Monitor, interpret, and analyze local labor laws and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable HR policies and practices.
• Proactively assess compliance risks and update policies and processes to mitigate potential legal or operational exposure.
• Design and deliver training programs for employees and managers on HR policies, compliance requirements, and best practices, ensuring strong understanding and adoption.
• Lead and support the execution of global, regional, and local HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and HR strategy.
• Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling, ensuring cases are handled fairly, consistently, and in compliance with company policies and local laws.
• Support day-to-day HR operational activities, including mandatory employee training programs, compliance reporting, and documentation management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of HR systems, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and employee experience. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within a MNC Manufacturing company environment.
• Hands-on experience in localizing HR policies and employee handbooks across APAC countries, including China, with sound knowledge of labor law compliance and HR governance practices.
• Proven experience in reviewing, localizing, and implementing HR policies across APAC countries, including China, ensuring alignment with local employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Solid understanding of labor laws, HR compliance practices, and policy governance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail in policy documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in HR systems and digital tools (e.g., HRIS, case management, MS Office).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Posting City: Penang

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 155825

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Human Resources

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.