HR PARTNER

TE Connectivity; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an HR Partner to drive global and regional HR projects, oversee HR activities across the employee lifecycle, and ensure compliance with local labor laws and corporate standards in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop and localize APAC HR policies (including China), training programs for staff and managers, and governance processes while coordinating with stakeholders to align HR initiatives with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience, preferably within an MNC Manufacturing company.
• Hands-on experience localizing HR policies and employee handbooks across APAC, including China.
• Proven experience in reviewing, localizing, and implementing HR policies across APAC countries.
• Solid understanding of labor laws, HR compliance practices, and policy governance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Support global, regional, and local HR initiatives and projects.
• Oversee HR activities across the employee lifecycle including policy development and compliance.
• Design and deliver training programs on HR policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Lead policy management with documentation, approvals, version control, and audit trails.
• Monitor local labor laws and regulatory changes and translate them into actionable HR policies.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling per policy and law.
• Support day-to-day HR operations, reporting, and documentation management.
• Contribute to HR systems optimization to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Policy governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi‑tasking

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Case management

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%

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.