HR Partner

Tesla; Sepang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an experienced HR Partner to join their team in Malaysia. This role involves both hands-on and strategic responsibilities in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of HR experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to resolve complex issues. This position offers the opportunity to create a positive workplace environment and contribute to the company's mission of fostering a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a HR Business Partner or HR role including coaching and employee relations.
• Applied knowledge of employment laws and HR principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and local languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and tactical HR support and programs.
• Consult and coach managers to build high performing teams.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance employee experience.

Skills

Coaching

Employee Relations

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Partner to support us to build our team in Malaysia. The HR Partner drives our mission by working with leaders and employees across the business to ensure Tesla is a great place to work for everyone. Our team achieves results by being driven, innovative, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands‑on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, learning and development, and ad hoc projects as necessary. Tesla’s HR Partners are passionate about their work and help deliver positive change every day.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader and credible activist for your clients, your team and our mission; exert influence to create positive change
• Deliver both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to employees and managers, including performance management, organizational design, learning and development, compensation programs and employee relations
• Partner effectively with HR centers of excellence including Immigration, Compensation and Benefits, Tesla Talent, Employee Relations, and Recruiting
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions
• Work with leaders to develop effective organizational structures to drive organizational health
• Consult and coach all levels of management to build and serve high performing, diverse and inclusive teams
• Build credibility and trust among employees; resolve employee concerns with compassion and follow-through
• Consult and advise on talent reviews and the annual merit planning cycle

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in a HR Business Partner or other HR role including coaching, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, training & HR project management or program implementation
• Experience objectively coaching employees and management through complex and difficult situations
• Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment. Thorough understanding and hands‑on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development and change management is a plus
• Resourceful and self‑motivated with ability to work in changing environments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to assess situations and make decisions based on data while drawing from previous experience
• Demonstrated experience with coaching employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and other local languages