HRBP Lead

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking an experienced HRBP Lead for its Asia & Service Delivery Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on driving HR initiatives, talent management, and operational excellence, requiring a proven track record in HR, strong business acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of HR experience, preferably in Talent Management and HR Business Partnering.
• Strong understanding of HR service scope and employee journey.
• Outstanding soft skills in managing complexity and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR initiatives and ensure talent acquisition and operational excellence.
• Manage onboarding, performance management, and talent development processes.
• Support Line Managers with team dynamics and engagement programs.

Skills

Talent Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Business Acumen

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur, is a Finance Shared Service dedicated to delivering exceptional service experiences across China, North Asia & Oceania (CNAO), and India-South East Asia (ISEA). Our mission is to be the BEST IN CLASS by enhancing every touchpoint, driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation for our valued Danoners, customers, and suppliers.

We are currently hiring an experienced HRBP Lead to drive all HR initiatives for the Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre (ASDC), in close partnership with local BU HR teams—focusing on building business service capabilities, developing HRBPs, and ensuring talent acquisition and operational excellence in alignment with Danone’s HR strategy.

Responsibilities:

HR Processes Execution

• Contribute to talent needs identification.
• Initiate the jobs requisition process, work closely with the local BU HR team on the short list process, participate in the interview strategy, validate and present the job offer.
• Ensure onboarding process.
• Prepare functional Talent Review following Danone guidelines and support Development Conversation process, meeting Talents and key people regularly.
• Build pipeline and succession plan as well as career path for ASDC population.
• Ensure the full running of the Performance Management process for the Danoners in scope and run calibration sessions.
• Identify collective functional capabilities required to support ASDC performance, as well as individual learning needs.
• Liaise with the local HR BU team to build learning plans accordingly.
• Support Danoners in implementing their Talent Development Plans.
• Compensation & Benefits: Work with the reward team to build or review reward frameworks, incentive mechanisms according to local market and global instructions, run ASR for ASDC population.
• Lead BP team to ensure Danoner data accuracy in all HR systems.
• Drive proper implementation of HR policies and guidelines and ensure compliance with local labor legislation.
• Animate H&S, Working Conditions and Well-being initiatives (e.g., Wise2, Dancers) and maintain a fair and fluid social dialogue during Work Council, Employee Mediation, etc.

Proximity Management and Engagement

• Support and challenge Line Managers with team dynamics/transformation projects.
• Support and activate Zone DBS engagement programs.
• Drive a high-performance culture that attracts talent to ASDC.

About You

• A proven track record of 15 years of HR experience, preferably with a strong background in Talent Management and HR Business Partnering.
• Understand end-to-end HR service scope and employee journey.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect HR/Talent strategy with business demand.
• Experienced in change management, culture, and engagement management.
• Outstanding soft skills in managing complexity, stakeholders, and communication at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, systems, and data.
• Business partnering and service-oriented mindset.

About Us, We offer and What's next

If you are enthusiastic about making a significant impact and driving excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering unparalleled service experiences.At Danone, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.