People Strategy Partner

Valiram; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram is a leading luxury retail group based in Kuala Lumpur seeking a People & Strategy Partner to align HR initiatives with business goals across Malaysia. The role provides HR advisory and operational support for talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Working with senior HR leadership and business leaders, you will drive performance, employee engagement, reporting, and policy compliance, while ensuring exceptional employee experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional certificate in HR required.
• 2–5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HRBP experience.
• Retail experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent and mature communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to assigned business units.
• Acts as key HR contact for functional leaders and employees.
• Support execution of people plans set by senior HR leadership.
• Work with business leaders to address people-related matters.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide workforce data and insights.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and ethical practices.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Workforce Planning

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or professional certificate in Human Resources Management

Job description

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines. Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)

Position Summary

The People & Strategy Partner (PSP) serves as a trusted HR partner, supporting the alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. This role plays an important role in executing talent and people strategies for Valiram’s retail operations in Malaysia. Working closely with the Senior Manager – People Strategy Partner and business leaders, the incumbent provides HR advisory and operational support across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational development initiatives. The role also supports HR operations, employee communications, talent acquisition, and policy compliance, ensuring effective implementation of HR programs and practices that support both business objectives and employee experience.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

1. HR Business Partnership

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to assigned business units.
• Acts as a key HR contact for functional leaders and employees.
• Supports execution of people plans set by senior HR leadership.

2. Strategic Alignment

• Support the execution of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Work with business leaders to address people-related matters.

3. Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Support manpower planning and talent management activities.
• Track development plans, succession planning activities, and internal mobility discussions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and business stakeholders on talent initiatives.

4. Performance & Culture Management

• Supports goal setting, performance management, and feedback mechanisms.
• Coach managers on employee development, engagement, and behavior issues.
• Promotes a high-performance and values-driven culture.

5. Basic People Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports.
• Provide workforce data and insights to stakeholders.

6. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Support employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations.
• Ensures compliance with labor laws, policies, and ethical practices.
• Partner with People Governance and Integrity.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional certificate in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience in Retail for similar environment is an advantage.
• Good understanding of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent and mature communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, resilient, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage.