HR Partner (Regional/APAC)

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead policy governance and ensure compliance across the APAC region, including China. The role emphasizes local labor law alignment, HR governance, and continuous policy improvement.

You will drive HR policy localization, governance, and training, while coordinating global, regional, and local HR initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years HR experience in an MNC manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience localizing HR policies and handbooks across APAC countries, including China.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and HR governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and improve HR policies, procedures, and guidelines for consistency and compliance.
• Establish and maintain a structured policy management framework with documentation, approvals, and audit trails.
• Own the lifecycle of HR policies from drafting to retirement.
• Monitor local labor laws and regulatory changes and translate them into actionable HR policies.
• Assess compliance risks and update policies to mitigate exposure.
• Design and deliver training on HR policies and compliance.
• Lead execution of global, regional, and local HR initiatives and projects.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Support day-to-day HR operations and compliance reporting.
• Contribute to HR systems optimization and workflow improvements.

Skills

Policy localization

Policy governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

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.

About you

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.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.