Human Resources Business Partner

EBC Financial Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EBC Financial Group, a global financial services provider with headquarters in London, seeks an experienced Senior HR Business Partner in Kuala Lumpur to align HR strategy with business goals across regions.

You will lead job grading, salary benchmarking, and performance management (OKR/KPI), while partnering with leaders to drive organizational design and change in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5–8 years HR experience, preferably in HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, or strategic HR roles.
• Hands-on experience in Job Grading / Job Evaluation, Salary Benchmarking, Compensation & Benefits, and OKR/KPI.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities to lead HR initiatives independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting regional or multi-country HR initiatives is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, performance, engagement and development.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and suggest improvements to organizational performance.
• Support talent acquisition efforts with timely hiring of quality talent.
• Lead job grading and job evaluation projects to ensure a consistent grading framework.
• Collaborate on organization design, career progression, job architecture, and succession planning.
• Support design and review of OKR/KPI and performance management frameworks.
• Manage employee relations issues with investigations and compliance guidance.
• Assist organizational change initiatives including restructures, culture-building and communications.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure aligned delivery of HR programs and coaching for leaders.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Performance management (OKR/KPI)

Leadership & project management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / Business / Management / Psychology

Tools

Job Grading

Job Evaluation

Salary Benchmarking

Job description

EBC Financial Group – a global financial services provider headquartered in the dynamic city of London, we specialize in global financial investment, asset management and financial consulting. Our team consists of seasoned professionals and young talents who bring diverse perspectives and exceptional skills to the table. Since our establishment in 2020, our company has experienced rapid growth. We currently operate in major financial hubs worldwide, including Cyprus, Sydney, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok and more. At EBC, integrity, respect, and youth are our core values. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. Join us on our mission to create value for our clients and become a trusted partner in the global financial market

Job Responsibilities :

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related matters including policies, performance, engagement, and development.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve organizational performance.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by collaborating with the recruitment team to ensure timely hiring of quality talent.
• Lead and manage HR projects such as job grading and job evaluation exercises, including reviewing job scope, organizational structure, job levels to ensure a consistent and equitable grading framework.
• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders on organization design, career progression, job architecture, and succession planning to support business growth and talent development.
• Support the design, implementation, and review of OKR/KPI and performance management frameworks, ensuring individual and departmental objectives are aligned with overall business goals.
• Manage employee relations issues by conducting investigations, offering guidance, and ensuring legal compliance.
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives including restructures, culture-building, and communication plans.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure aligned delivery of HR programs.
• Facilitate performance management processes and provide coaching to leaders on feedback and development planning.
• Stay updated on employment laws and HR trends to ensure compliance and innovative HR practices.
• Any ad hoc task as assigned by superior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of HR experience, preferably with solid experience in an HR Business Partner (HRBP), Compensation & Benefits, or strategic HR role.
• Proven hands‑on experience in Job Grading / Job Evaluation, Salary Benchmarking, Compensation & Benefits, and Performance Management (OKR/KPI).
• Good understanding of job architecture, salary structures, market benchmarking, internal equity, career progression, and organizational design.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and influence managers and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and project management capabilities, with the ability to lead HR initiatives independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, mature, commercially minded, and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced and evolving business environment.
• Experience supporting regional or multi‑country HR initiatives will be an added advantage