Senior Executive, HR Business Partner

JEMCO MANUFACTURING SDN BHD; Kajang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jemco Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive, HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and employees to drive people strategies, organisational effectiveness, and HR excellence across the full employee lifecycle.

You will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations for Malaysia entities, championing a high-performing culture while ensuring compliance with local laws and the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of HR generalist / HRBP experience in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Good understanding of local employment laws, HR practices, and statutory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, organizational growth, and workforce requirements, providing day-to-day HR advisory and support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to understand business priorities and recommend appropriate HR solutions, including organizational development, organizational design, and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process, including manpower planning, recruitment strategy, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, onboarding, and talent pipeline development.
• Provide consultative support on employee relations matters, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently implemented in accordance with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and the Company Employee Handbook.
• Champion Performance Management across Malaysia entities by driving the annual performance review cycle, goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, performance calibration, and consistent implementation of performance management practices.
• Monitor performance management timelines, reporting, and governance to ensure timely completion, process consistency, and compliance across all Malaysia entities.
• Champion Learning & Development by identifying organizational training needs, capability gaps, and development priorities in collaboration with business leaders and respective HR Business Partners.
• Coordinate and administer training programmes, workshops, leadership development initiatives, and annual learning plans, including training nominations, attendance, records, post-training evaluations, and effectiveness reporting.
• Oversee HRD Corp-related matters, including grant applications, claims submissions, levy utilization, compliance documentation, and audit readiness.
• Execute and support Group HR initiatives, corporate projects, and HR process improvement activities at the assigned country or entity level, ensuring alignment with Group objectives and effective local implementation.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, documentation, and compliance records, and undertake other ad hoc duties and assignments as directed by the superior or Management.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The Senior Executive, HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key role in partnering with business leaders and employees to drive people strategies, organisational effectiveness, and operational HR excellence across the full employee lifecycle. This role acts as a trusted HR partner, providing hands-on support in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, workforce planning, and HR operations across the assigned business entities in Malaysia.

The incumbent will also serve as the Performance Management and Learning & Development champion for the Malaysia entities, driving the execution of talent development initiatives, employee capability building, training administration, and HRDC compliance matters to support business growth and workforce capability.

What you will do:

Partner with business leaders and people managers to align HR strategies with business objectives, organizational growth, and workforce requirements, providing day-to-day HR advisory and support across the full employee lifecycle.

Build strong stakeholder relationships to understand business priorities and recommend appropriate HR solutions, including organizational development, organizational design, and workforce optimization initiatives.

Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process, including manpower planning, recruitment strategy, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, onboarding, and talent pipeline development.

Provide consultative support on employee relations matters, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent practices.

Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently implemented in accordance with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and the Company Employee Handbook.

Champion Performance Management across Malaysia entities by driving the annual performance review cycle, goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, performance calibration, and consistent implementation of performance management practices.

Monitor performance management timelines, reporting, and governance to ensure timely completion, process consistency, and compliance across all Malaysia entities.

Champion Learning & Development by identifying organizational training needs, capability gaps, and development priorities in collaboration with business leaders and respective HR Business Partners.

Coordinate and administer training programmes, workshops, leadership development initiatives, and annual learning plans, including training nominations, attendance, records, post-training evaluations, and effectiveness reporting.

Oversee HRD Corp-related matters, including grant applications, claims submissions, levy utilization, compliance documentation, and audit readiness.

Execute and support Group HR initiatives, corporate projects, and HR process improvement activities at the assigned country or entity level, ensuring alignment with Group objectives and effective local implementation.

Prepare and maintain HR reports, documentation, and compliance records, and undertake other ad hoc duties and assignments as directed by the superior or Management.

What you need to have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.

Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant HR generalist / HRBP experience, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic, or multi-business environment.

Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations.

Good understanding of local employment laws, HR practices, and statutory requirements.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Good organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

Experience supporting multi-location operations would be advantageous.

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Founded in 1992, Jemco Group is a Malaysia-based provider of retail fixtures, shelving, racking, storage, and automation solutions. Since partnering with Hub’s Engineering Group in 2000, Jemco has expanded its offerings to include retail systems, warehouse solutions, and automation technologies. With over 30 years of experience, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and LMW status, Jemco serves customers across retail, logistics, and industrial sectors. Operating over 350,000 sq. ft. of production space, the company exports to more than 10 countries and remains committed to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Founded in 1992, Jemco Group is a Malaysia-based provider of retail fixtures, shelving, racking, storage, and automation solutions. Since partnering with Hub’s Engineering Group in 2000, Jemco has expanded its offerings to include retail systems, warehouse solutions, and automation technologies. With over 30 years of experience, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and LMW status, Jemco serves customers across retail, logistics, and industrial sectors. Operating over 350,000 sq. ft. of production space, the company exports to more than 10 countries and remains committed to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth.

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