Lead HRBP

MY10226-MALAYSIA AIR LIQUIDE MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Malaysia seeks an experienced HR leader to align people strategy with business objectives across the organization. You will partner with leadership to forecast talent needs, design workforce structures, and drive performance, talent management, and organizational development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global CoE teams and delivering a future-ready workforce. Requirements include a Bachelor or Master degree and 10 years of progressive HR experience in an MNC or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience in an MNC or international environment.
• Experience in MNCs and understanding of diverse business environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Workforce Planning: partner with leadership to forecast talent needs, structure workforce plans, and align organization design with business objectives.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: liaise with CoE TA team to ensure timely hiring of qualified talent, implement onboarding programs, and ensure embedding into culture.
• Performance & Talent Management: liaise with CoE TD team to establish and monitor performance management systems, succession planning, and career development programs.
• Compensation & Benefits: liaise with CoE TR team to ensure competitive remuneration frameworks aligned with policy, benchmarks, and internal equity to drive motivation and retention.
• Learning & Development: champion capability-building initiatives through continuous learning, leadership training, and organizational development programs.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: maintain positive industrial relations through union collaboration, open communication, and grievance handling.
• Compliance & Policy Management: ensure HR practices comply with labor laws and internal standards; lead policy updates.
• Culture, Communication & CSR: reinforce values and culture through internal communications and CSR initiatives that enhance brand and pride.
• HR Data & Governance: oversee HR data management, analytics, and reporting for informed decisions.
• Leadership & Advisory Role: act as strategic advisor to MD and Management Committee on people strategy and organizational transformation.

Skills

10 years HR experience in MNC/intl env

MNC experience

HR transformation (adv)

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree (any discipline)

Job description

Air Liquide began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and is one of the pioneers of the gas industry in Malaysia. Operating in 11 locations in Malaysia, comprising both sales offices and production facilities, Air Liquide supports our customers through providing innovative solutions at every step of their production, including industrial and specialty gases, energy solutions, application technologies and services. With a strong workforce of 400 employees and business growth through our recent acquisition with nationwide presence, this will provide an exciting experience and journey with the opportunity that is unique yet challenging to gauge the integration and synergy processes that will change the entire competition landscape in Malaysia. Drive strategic alignment between business goals and human capital priorities to strengthen organizational performance and culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by integrating people strategy into business decision-making and enabling high-impact talent and organizational development initiatives. Champion a performance-driven, inclusive, and future-ready workforce through strong leadership, effective communication, and a focus on capability building. Oversee internal communications and CSR programs that reinforce engagement, collaboration, and the company’s strategic objectives.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership to forecast talent needs, structure workforce plans, and align organization design with business objectives.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Liaise with CoE TA team to ensure the timely hiring of qualified talent, implement effective onboarding programs, and ensure new hires integrate successfully into the company culture.
• Performance & Talent Management: Liaise with CoE TD team to establish and monitor performance management systems, succession planning, and career development programs that build leadership pipelines and enhance employee potential.
• Compensation & Benefits: Liaise with CoE TR team to ensure Indonesia has competitive remuneration and incentive frameworks aligned with company policy, market benchmarks, and internal equity to drive motivation and retention.
• Learning & Development: Champion capability-building initiatives through continuous learning, leadership training, and organizational development programs that promote agility and growth.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Maintain positive industrial relations through collaboration with union representatives, foster open communication, manage grievances, and strengthen employee engagement across all levels.
• Compliance & Policy Management: Ensure HR practices comply with all labor laws, local regulations, and internal standards. Lead updates to company policies and procedures reflecting regulatory and business changes.
• Culture, Communication & CSR: Reinforce company values and culture through effective internal communications, recognition programs, and corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance brand reputation and employee pride.
• HR Data & Governance: Oversee accurate HR data management, analytics, and reporting to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Advisory Role: Act as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director and Management Committee, providing insights and recommendations on people strategy, organizational transformation, and change management.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in any discipline.
• Possesses 10 years of progressive HR experience in demonstrating consistent growth in the field MNC or International working environment.
• Experience in MNCs and understanding of diverse business environments.
• Expertise in HR transformation is an advantage.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!