P&C People Partner (South Cluster)

Suntory Holdings Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Holdings Limited seeks a People Partner to provide HR support across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. You will offer expert HR advisory services and operational support, focusing on employee engagement, compliance, and process improvements while working closely with management and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

16% Employer EPF contribution

Medical and insurance coverage

Optical and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HR functions and compliance.
• Strong people partnering and coaching skills.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for employment relations.
• Assist in rolling out People & Culture programs.
• Deliver timely insights on recruitment and employee data.

Skills

HR functions

compliance

problem-solving

communication

relationship-building

Job description

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Requisition ID: 10243

Who We Are

Suntory Beverage & Food strives to be the most locally beloved beverage company in every market we serve. Guided by our founding principles of "Growing for Good," "Yatte Minahare" (the spirit of bold ambition), and "Giving Back to Society", we pursue sustainable growth, bold innovation, and meaningful social impact. Across the Asia Pacific region, we proudly offer trusted brands including Ribena, Lucozade Sport, BRAND'S Essence of Chicken, Tea+, BOSS Coffee, V Energy - delivering quality products that honor our commitment to harmony with people and nature.

AtSuntory Malaysia, we are proud to be part of the globalSuntory Group, a Japanese multinational renowned for its unwavering commitment tohealth,wellness, andenriching lives. With a legacy deeply rooted ininnovationandnatural science, we deliver high-qualityhealth enrichment andfunctional beveragestailored to the needs of Malaysian consumers.

Guided by our mission to“Inspire the Brilliance of Life”, we blend cutting-edge research with a profound respect for nature to support holistic well-being — from the inside out.

We are the proud brand owner of several iconic products with strong cultural heritage and consumer trust:

• Ribena– the beloved blackcurrant drink rich in Vitamin C.
• BRAND’S– a trusted name in health supplements, including the renowned BRAND’S Essence of Chicken.
• C.C. Lemon– a refreshing lemon-flavored drink packed with Vitamin C, offering a zesty boost for your daily wellness.

About your role

At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company – you are an important part of this and here’s how your role helps us win.

The People Partner is the ‘face of the People and Culture’ for the functions you support. The People Partner provides high quality operational HR advice, covering engagement, employment relations, policy and procedures across all business areas to support the achievement of desired business goals, values and culture.

Additionally, you collaborate with regional Centres of Excellence (CoE) to ensure the smooth execution of People & Culture cyclical activities within the business.

Role Type: Individual Contributor
Reporting Line Manager: P&C Business Partner, South Cluster- SBFHE

Compensation and Benefits:

• 16% Employer EPF contribution
• Medical and insurance coverage (including direct dependents)
• Optical and dental coverage

What You'll Do

As a People Partner, you’ll be the go-to HR advisor for our South Cluster teams, supporting Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Export markets. You’ll play a key role in driving employee engagement, ensuring compliance, and enhancing people processes. Your responsibilities include:

• HR Advisory & Coaching: Be the first point of contact for employment relations, providing expert guidance on policies, systems, and legislation. Coach managers through performance and disciplinary matters.
• Operational Support: Assist in rolling out P&C programs, support interviews and separations, and act as a liaison with regional HR teams.
• Reporting & Metrics: Deliver timely insights on recruitment, learning & development, and employee data to support business decisions.
• Systems & Process Champion: Help employees navigate HR systems and lead improvements in people processes.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure alignment with company policies and proactively enhance HR service delivery.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to influence employee engagement and culture.
• Exposure to regional HR operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia & Export.
• Be a key player in shaping HR practices and driving process improvements.
• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop expertise in employment relations and HR systems.

What You need to be successful

• Solid understanding of HR functions, compliance, and local labor laws.
• Strong people partnering and coaching skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data analysis.
• Courage to challenge and support leaders through complex employee issues.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.