Senior HR Business Partner - Unionized Field Operations

Charterhouse Partnership; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse in Malaysia seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to support a US MNC in Petaling Jaya. The role is hands-on, travel weekly to sites across Malaysia, and reports to the Regional Head of HR as part of the regional HRBP team.

This will be a traditional and active HR role with mobility expectations, supporting a 500-strong blue and white-collar workforce and ensuring compliance with local labour laws and union relations.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years HR experience with field operations exposure.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and union relations.
• Experience in union negotiations and labour relations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead union negotiations and manage union-related matters end-to-end.
• Address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment.
• Act as liaison between management and union representatives.

Skills

Union negotiations

Employee engagement

Workforce planning

Performance management

Data & insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Job description

Charterhouse in Malaysia seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to support a US MNC in Petaling Jaya. The role is hands-on, travel weekly to sites across Malaysia, and reports to the Regional Head of HR as part of the regional HRBP team.

This will be a traditional and active HR role with mobility expectations, supporting a 500-strong blue and white-collar workforce and ensuring compliance with local labour laws and union relations.