People Strategy Partner

Valiram; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiram in Malaysia is seeking a People & Strategy Partner for the Northern Region to align HR initiatives with business goals, supporting talent management, employee relations, workforce planning and performance management across Malaysia’s retail network.

You will work with senior leaders, drive HR programs, ensure policy compliance, provide HR operations support, and deliver people analytics to optimize business outcomes for Valiram.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fluent English in written and spoken; knowledge of other languages is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to assigned business units.
• Act as a key HR contact for functional leaders and employees.
• Support execution of people plans set by senior HR leadership.
• Support the execution of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Work with business leaders to address people-related matters.
• 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.
• Coach managers on employee development, engagement, and behavior issues.
• Promote a high-performance and values-driven culture.
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports.
• Provide workforce data and insights to stakeholders.
• Support employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and ethical practices.

Skills

HR generalist experience

HR business partner experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or related field

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) for Northern Region 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.