Senior HR Manager

SICK; Kampung Baru Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sensor electronics seeks a Senior HR Manager for its manufacturing plant in Johor Bahru. This role involves strategic HR partnership, leading change management, and fostering an inclusive culture to support operational needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability in talent strategy deployment.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of diverse HR experience, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Ability to balance strategic and hands-on HR functions.
• Proven track record in talent strategy deployment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on HR matters aligned with strategic plans.
• Lead change management initiatives and contribute to strategic projects.
• Implement HR activities like employer branding and talent development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Talent strategy deployment

Employee engagement

Job description

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The Senior HR Manager acts as the HR business partner, responsible for developing and driving people strategies across our manufacturing plant in Johor Bahru, supporting our expansion plans. You will be a key member of the Asia Pacific HR team.

You will collaborate closely with the business to foster an inclusive and diverse culture, creating relevant HR policies and programs aligned with business needs. Building strong relationships with talent acquisition, talent development, rewards, employee and labor relations teams, you will ensure effective HR service delivery.

You will engage with all business areas to incorporate human capital considerations into strategic initiatives. Your strong HR operational skills, knowledge of best practices, confidence, decisiveness, agility, and sound judgment are essential.

The position is based at our Johor Bahru manufacturing plant. You will report directly to the Vice President of Operations and functionally to the Senior Director, People & Places Asia Pacific.

Role & Responsibilities:

As an HR leader and business partner, you will:

• Provide counsel on HR matters, ensuring alignment with SICK's strategic plans.
• Partner with leadership to develop organizational strategies and objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives in response to business strategies.
• Contribute to strategic projects, long-term planning, and budgeting.
• Ensure a strong talent pipeline to meet expansion and operational needs.
• Implement HR activities like employer branding, onboarding, talent review, performance management, and development.
• Advise managers and employees on performance and growth.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support workforce planning and productivity strategies.
• Assist with HR diligence and integration during transformation projects.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and maintain harmonious industrial relations.

Requirements:

• Over 10 years of diverse HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Ability to balance hands-on and strategic HR functions.
• Proven talent strategy deployment supporting business growth.
• Strong stakeholder management, assertiveness, collaboration, and excellent people skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, data analysis skills, and ability to provide business insights.
• Reputation for integrity and sound judgment as an HR professional.
• Ownership and result-oriented mindset.

Additional Information:

Applicants will be asked about their expected monthly salary and right to work in Malaysia, among other HR-related questions.

SICK is a global leader in sensor electronics, with over 11,000 employees worldwide, expanding in Asia. We manufacture intelligent sensors for factory and logistics automation and are looking for passionate, innovative individuals to join our team.