Senior HR Associate

Sepang Aircraft Engineering Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services provider located in Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Leader to optimize talent management and workforce planning. This role involves leading full-cycle recruitment, driving employee engagement, and managing HR transformation initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will showcase strong interpersonal and analytical skills, contributing to a high-performance culture aligned with corporate values.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive workforce planning and advise on organizational design.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and ensure talent diversity.
• Plan and execute annual Training Needs Analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

To lead and drive the full spectrum of Recruitment, Talent Management, and Learning & Development strategies and initiatives across the employee life cycle. This role partners with business leaders to optimize workforce planning, enhance organizational effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement in HR practices while promoting a high-performance and engagement culture aligned with Airbus values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive workforce planning and advise leadership on organizational design and future workforce needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing strategies to selection and on boarding, ensuring talent quality and diversity.
• Manage and continuously improve employer branding and early talent programs (internship, apprenticeship, graduate hiring) including Talent Management using the 9 Grid Box method under Team Review.
• Plan and execute the annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA), develop training roadmaps aligned with business goals, and administer HRDC.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies, conduct exit analysis, and drive retention initiatives.
• Lead or support organizational HR transformation projects including change management, communication, and risk assessment.
• Support HR audits, compliance initiatives, and HR process improvements.
• Other duties reasonably determined from time to time by the Company.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support HR team members in policy reviews, expatriate workforce administration, and HRIS system enhancements.
• Assist in cross-functional projects, events, and employee communication initiatives as needed.
• Prepare, administer, and maintain records of training bond agreements, employment contracts, and document stamping to ensure legal compliance and proper documentation throughout the employee life cycle.
• Deliver work that meets or exceeds quality expectations, with attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate & manage all Disciplinary related and Industrial Relations related cases involving SAE Employees.

Personal & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional HR initiatives.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and compliance mind-set.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and performance-driven.
• Culturally sensitive and able to collaborate across diverse teams.

Sepang Aircraft Engineering Sdn Bhd an Airbus SAS subsidiary company and part of the Airbus Group, is an EASA approved, independent Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider for commercial aircraft, engines and components since 2006 dedicated to provide Airbus aircraft support services in South East Asia region.

Based in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, our 17,000 square meter purpose built hangar is able to accommodate up to four Airbus A320 series aircraft, four ATR 42/72 series or two A330/340 series aircraft. Our in-house workshops provide complete MRO services in airframe, component, engine, cabin refurbishment to all Airbus aircraft. Our network support from Airbus SAS and EADS enables us to serve our Airbus customers better and efficiently.

In short, we strive to be the market leader in serving Airbus customer within the South East Asian region by providing on time deliveries and meeting every needs of our customers.