Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Informa Markets Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Informa Markets Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to partner with the Country General Manager and leadership team, translating business needs into people strategies. Based at Sunway VISIO Tower, the role focuses on strategic advisory, organization design, workforce planning, talent acquisition partnerships, and risk management, with HR operations handled separately.

You will influence senior leaders, drive change, and deliver analytics-driven insights to continuously

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR generalist experience in a multinational, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated experience as an HR business partner to country leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven advisory, consulting, and problem-solving capabilities with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into people and organizational strategies, identifying workforce risks and culture implications.
• Coach leaders on people leadership, organizational effectiveness, and decision-making.
• Lead organization design reviews to support expansion and scalability.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount governance, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Oversee employee engagement agendas and analytics with regional alignment.
• Partner with regional Talent Acquisition on demand planning, hiring prioritization, and selection decisions.
• Lead performance management processes and support capability development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Influence leaders

Consultative partner

Workforce planning

Talent strategy

Change management

People analytics

HR governance

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

This role is based at our Sunway VISIO Tower office in Sunway Velocity, with convenient access via the Cochrane MRT station.

The Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to the Country General Manager and leadership team, partnering closely with the Regional HR Director to drive business performance through effective people strategies.

This role goes beyond traditional HR management. The incumbent is expected to operate as a consultative business partner, capable of influencing senior leaders, navigating complexity, and translating business strategy into actionable workforce, talent, and culture solutions.

The role supports a growing organization of approximately 100 full-time employees and is assisted by a Senior Executive, HRBP. HR operational activities (payroll, contracts, employee data, HR systems, and standard letters) are managed by a dedicated HR Operations team, allowing this role to focus on strategic, advisory, and value-adding HR work.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, confident in ambiguity, and able to balance employee advocacy with business imperatives while managing people risks effectively.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Translate business strategy into people and organizational strategies, proactively identifying workforce risks, capability gaps, and culture implications.

Coach and influence leaders on people leadership, organizational effectiveness, and decision-making, including constructively challenging perspectives where appropriate.

Partner with Regional HR team to ensure alignment with ASEAN people strategy while addressing local business realities.

Organization Design & Workforce Planning

Lead organization design reviews, role clarity, and structural optimization to support business expansion, productivity, and scalability.

Drive workforce planning, headcount governance, and succession planning for critical and business-impacting roles.

Anticipate future capability needs and recommend proactive talent strategies.

Own and lead the employee engagement agenda, including:

Planning and conducting annual employee pulse survey.

Analysing results and translating insights into clear, prioritized, and measurable action plans.

Facilitating focus group discussions and leadership workshops to address engagement drivers and organizational issues.

Designing and implementing employee wellbeing initiatives such as physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Supporting and sponsoring employee leisure, bonding, and culture-building activities to strengthen engagement and employer brand.

Monitor engagement trends and regularly advise leadership on risks, progress, and interventions.

Talent Acquisition Partnership

Partner with the Regional Talent Acquisition team, who centrally manage recruitment delivery.

Represent the Malaysia business in:

Workforce demand planning and hiring prioritization.

Interview calibration, candidate assessment, and selection decision-making.

Offer management, including advising on market competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance.

Lead talent identification, succession planning, and high-potential development initiatives.

Drive performance management processes and support leaders in setting expectations, giving feedback, and managing underperformance.

Support leadership and capability development initiatives aligned with regional frameworks.

Employee Relations, Governance & Risk Management

Provide senior-level advisory and hands-on leadership in managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances, and performance issues.

Anticipate, assess, and mitigate people-related legal, operational, and reputational risks.

Ensure compliance with Malaysia employment legislation, statutory requirements, and internal policies.

Partner with Regional HR on compensation reviews, incentive plans, and rewards governance.

Maintain, review, and enhance HR policies, SOPs, and the Employee Handbook to ensure relevance, clarity, and legal compliance.

Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies across the organization.

Change Management & HR Program Execution

Lead local execution of regional and corporate HR initiatives, ensuring adoption, effectiveness, and business impact.

Act as a change agent during periods of growth, transformation, or organizational change.

People Analytics & Insights

Leverage HR data and people insights to inform decision-making, identify trends, and recommend evidence-based interventions.

Provide regular people insights and dashboards to country and regional leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in a multinational, matrixed, and growth-oriented environment.

Demonstrated experience operating as an HR business partner to business or country leaders.

Strong knowledge of Malaysia employment legislation and statutory requirements.

Proven advisory, consulting, and problem-solving capabilities; able to influence and challenge stakeholders with credibility.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance business outcomes with employee advocacy.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 10,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 450 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 10,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.