Human Resources Business Partner (APAC)

Winchester Interconnect (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Education support

Dental Sports (e.g. Gym)

Vision

Birthday Leave

Teambuilding

Company Trip

Insura

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support APAC operations, focusing on China, Malaysia, and Thailand. You will align HR strategies with business needs, partnering with regional leaders to drive talent planning, organizational design, and leadership development.

The role requires 10+ years of HR experience, at least 3 years as an HRBP/HR Manager across multi-country APAC, and fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in APAC
• Minimum 3 years as HR Business Partner or HR Manager covering multi-country APAC operations
• Business fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of employment regulations across APAC markets (China, Malaysia, Thailand)
• Willingness to travel ~25–30%

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional business leaders to align HR strategies with business goals across China, Malaysia, and Thailand
• Serve as trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce strategy, change management, and leadership development
• Analyze workforce metrics and HR analytics to identify trends and propose solutions
• Drive strategic hiring initiatives across APAC to meet regional growth targets
• Lead talent review, succession planning, and performance management cycles for assigned regions
• Design and implement localized retention and engagement initiatives to foster a high-performing culture
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws across APAC to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Manage complex employee relations, investigations, and guidance on disciplinary actions or terminations
• Collaborate with legal counsel and vendors on visas, contracts, and statutory benefits compliance per jurisdiction
• Support localized rollouts of global HR initiatives and optimize local HR processes for APAC efficiency

Skills

APAC HR experience

HRBP/HR Manager

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support business operations across the APAC region, with primary focus on China, Malaysia, and Thailand. Based in Penang, Malaysia, you will align business objectives with employee and management solutions in designated business units. As a trusted advisor, you will partner closely with regional leaders and site managers to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational design, and labor law compliance across these key Asian markets.

Key responsibilities

Partner with regional business leaders to understand operational priorities and align HR strategies directly with business goals across China, Malaysia, and Thailand

Serve as a trusted advisor to management on organizational design, workforce strategy, change management, and leadership development

Analyze workforce metrics and HR analytics to proactively identify trends, diagnose operational challenges, and recommend actionable solutions

Drive strategic hiring initiatives across the APAC region, ensuring alignment with regional growth targets

Lead talent review processes, succession planning, and performance management cycles for the assigned regions

Design and implement localized employee retention and engagement initiatives to foster an inclusive, high‑performing organizational culture

Maintain strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of legal requirements and labor codes across APAC (currently China, Malaysia, and Thailand) to ensure compliance and mitigate risks

Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct thorough internal investigations, and provide guidance on disciplinary actions or terminations

Partner with legal counsel and external vendor partners regarding visas, employment contracts, and statutory benefits compliance in each jurisdiction

Support localized rollouts of global HR initiatives and optimize local HR processes and workflows for operational efficiency across APAC

About you

10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager covering multi‑country APAC operations

Proven experience navigating employment regulations and HR practices in China, Malaysia, and Thailand

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field

Business fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)

Willingness to travel approximately 25-30% for this position

Perks and benefits

• Medical Education support
• Dental Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Vision
• Birthday Leave
• Teambuilding
• Company Trip
• Insura

Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, and Accountability are the fundamentals of the Winchester Interconnect Leadership Strategy. These values are part of our everyday at Winchester Interconnect, and this is how we are able to do all that we do for our employees and customers.

We believe in empowering our workforce to think outside the box and make decisions that move our business forward. We hold ourselves and others accountable for following through on what we say we are going to do. We collaborate between departments, teams, business units, and customers to share best practices and become the best interconnect company in the world.

History

Winchester Interconnect, established in 1941, is a leader in the design, development, and deployment of interconnect technology globally. Winchester, whose headquarters is located in Middlebury, Connecticut USA, designs and manufactures an extensive range of interconnect products, including PCB, RF, and Power connectors as well as value‑added cable and electromechanical assemblies, with modern, electronically linked design, manufacturing, and distribution facilities worldwide.

Product & Services

Fiber Optics

Multi‑Pin

Cable

Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, and Accountability are the fundamentals of the Winchester Interconnect Leadership Strategy. These values are part of our everyday at Winchester Interconnect, and this is how we are able to do all that we do for our employees and customers.

We believe in empowering our workforce to think outside the box and make decisions that move our business forward. We hold ourselves and others accountable for following through on what we say we are going to do. We collaborate between departments, teams, business units, and customers to share best practices and become the best interconnect company in the world.

History

Winchester Interconnect, established in 1941, is a leader in the design, development, and deployment of interconnect technology globally. Winchester, whose headquarters is located in Middlebury, Connecticut USA, designs and manufactures an extensive range of interconnect products, including PCB, RF, and Power connectors as well as value‑added cable and electromechanical assemblies, with modern, electronically linked design, manufacturing, and distribution facilities worldwide.

Product & Services

Fiber Optics

Multi‑Pin

Cable