Regional HRBP Manager/HR Manager, SEA

Confidential; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Manager. Responsibilities include aligning HR initiatives with operational targets, driving talent development, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and implementing employee engagement strategies. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of HR management experience and a strong understanding of labor relations in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR management experience.
• Strong understanding of labor law in Southeast Asia.
• Proven ability to coach leaders in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with operational targets.
• Drive development programs for frontline leaders.
• Implement engagement strategies for a high-volume workforce.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Facilitate change initiatives related to operational improvements.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Talent development

Employee engagement

Compliance with labor laws

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with plant leadership to align HR initiatives with operational targets, including productivity, quality, and safety.
• Lead workforce planning to support fluctuating production demands and ensure talent readiness.

Talent Development & Performance

• Drive development programs for frontline leaders and production supervisors.
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback, and succession planning.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Implement engagement strategies tailored to a high-volume, shift-based workforce.
• Monitor retention metrics and lead initiatives to reduce turnover and improve morale.

Compliance & Labor Relations

• Ensure full compliance with Southeast Asian labor laws, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Manage labor relations and support resolution of grievances and disciplinary actions.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Facilitate change initiatives related to operational improvements, workforce restructuring, or cultural transformation.
• Promote continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR Management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Strong understanding of labor law, labor relations, and workforce dynamics in Southeast Asia.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in driving employee engagement and retention in labor-intensive operations.