People & Culture Business Partner

AB Volvo; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport company in Malaysia is seeking a Business Partner to strategically align HR initiatives with business objectives. This role entails developing and implementing HR strategies, supporting talent management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, business acumen, and extensive HR experience, particularly within multinational companies. Join us to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Contributions to sustainable transport solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in MNCs.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of Malaysia Labour Law.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business goals.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition and management plans.
• Provide operational HR support and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Change management expertise

Leadership and coaching skills

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Job description

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Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

An experienced Business Partner to provide strategic alignment that aligns all HR initiatives with business objectives, acting as a consultant to management and a bridge between HR and the business.

The role would require the development and implementation of HR strategies, provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development, and ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations whilst managing day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Strategic Partnership:

· Aligning HR with Business Goals:

Partnering with business leaders to understand their objectives and challenges, then developand implement HR strategies that support those goals.

· Talent Acquisition Framework with solid talent pool including collaboration with

Universities.

Analyze workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and develop strategies to address them, includingrecruitment, training, and succession planning.

· Talent Management with an understanding of Organisational Design

Oversee talent development and performance management and employee developmentprograms, ensuring a pipeline of skilled and engaged employees.

· Employee Engagement Indexes (understands the management of Pulse Survey)

· Guide and support organizational changes, helping employees adapt to new processes and structures.

Operational HR Support:

• Employee Relations: HRBPs mediate and resolve employee issues, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Policy and Compliance: They ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Performance Management: They coach managers on performance management processes and provide guidance on addressing performance issues.
• Compensation and Benefits: HRBPs contribute to the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs.
• Data Analysis: They analyze HR data to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of HR programs, and make data-driven recommendations.

Key Interfaces

· Appointed relevant suppliers e.g. Recruitment Firms, MEF, MIHRM etc

· Colleges and university representatives

· Heads of Departments

Key Targets and Results

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills: HRBPs need to effectively communicate with

employees at all levels and build strong relationships.

· Business acumen: They must understand the business, its goals, and its challenges.

· Problem-solving and analytical skills: HRBPs need to be able to identify and resolve complex

HR issues.

· Change management expertise: They need to be able to guide and support organizational

changes.

· Leadership and coaching skills: HRBPs often act as coaches and mentors to managers and

employees.

· Ability to influence and persuade: They need to be able to influence leaders and managers to

adopt HR best practices.

Essential Educational and / or Training Qualifications and Certificates

· Minimum Degree in Human Resource Management or related field (preferred but not

mandatory)

· Formal training in leadership, communication and strong people skills

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

· 5 to 8 years of HR generalist experiences, preferably in MNCs.

· Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills

· Methodical and practical approach

· Meticulous & has a data analytics mindset

Necessary Technical / Functional / Language Skills

· Share common values with Volvo Values, Code of Conduct and high ethical standards.

· Strong competences in taking initiatives, influencing, interacting, seeing the links between HR

activities and business operations, cost consciousness, fair judgement, people orientation and

strong sense of confidentiality.

· Result-oriented and proactive

· Good knowledge of Malaysia Labour Law

· Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.