People Advisory Partner

Johnson Matthey; Nilai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable technologies is seeking an HR professional to lead the implementation of people change initiatives in Malaysia. The role involves managing employee relations cases, advising managers on policy, and ensuring compliance in local execution. Strong knowledge of employment law and experience in HR advisory roles are necessary. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonus

Excellent pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local employment law and HR practices.
• Experience in HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing organisational change at local level.
• Case management experience in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and simplify complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead people change initiatives and ensure execution consistency.
• Partner with managers for understanding and embedding change plans.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Provide structured policy advice to managers.
• Escalate high-risk cases to advisory leads.

Skills

Knowledge of local employment law

HR advisory experience

Organisational change implementation

Case management experience

Clear communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the local implementation of people change initiatives (e.g. organisational design changes, performance frameworks, engagement programmes).
• Partner with managers to ensure change plans are understood, cascaded, and embedded.
• Manage complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, capability).
• Provide structured advice to managers on policy interpretation and application.
• Escalate high risk or precedent setting cases to Regional/Country Advisory Lead.
• Ensure case handling and change delivery are consistent, compliant, and well documented.
• Act as the bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution, ensuring joined up delivery with Business Partners, COEs, and People Operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local employment law and HR practices.
• Experience in HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing organisational change at local level.
• Case management experience and experience in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity and reinforce change messages.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions. At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts, allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM. Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. Internal applicants should advise their line manager before applying. For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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