Senior HR Site Advisor, APAC Region

MSA, The Safety Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking an HR Business Advisor to partner with site and regional leaders to drive talent strategies and deliver development programs. The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and employee relations across locations, with a strong focus on local change management and culture.

The ideal candidate will reside in Kuala Lumpur, bring strategic HR expertise, and work on-site to support global advisory initiatives and local workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field; equivalent work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional and business-specific transformation initiatives with successful adoption.
• Coach leaders through organizational change and employee-related matters.
• Provide performance management consultation to leaders and talent decisions.
• Advise on team dynamics to improve collaboration and business outcomes.
• Support leaders with employee development planning and succession discussions.
• Design and implement engagement plans addressing local needs and culture initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Change management

Employee relations

Performance management

People development

Stakeholder management

Influence & relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

MBA / SHRM certifications (preferred)

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

This full-time position requires a presence at the office and/or manufacturing location for five days a week. This position is highly visible within the organization.

The HR Business Advisor is expected to partner with leaders within a given organizational function to activate the talent strategy that will enable achievement of key business objectives. In addition, HR Business Advisors will be the team to deliver development programs and activities, from the team level to global in scope. On-Site/Regional Advisory support - Supporting line managers at a site / business unit presence in the region / on-site. Supports specific locations or countries; Drives site engagement and culture initiatives; Supports local change management; Acts as the local extension of the advisory team.

Full advisory scope at the local / regional level + on-site scope requiring physical presence. The role requires a strategic mindset, people-centered focus, and strong influence and relationship management.

Works under established procedures and guidance to support efficient delivery of Global Advisory.

This individual will be responsible for delivering upon various HR functions, including (but limited to):

• Performance and talent management
• Organizational change support
• Manager coaching
• Employee relations guidance (complex only)
• Execution of development/people programs
• Full advisory scope at the local / regional level + on-site scope requiring physical presence

This role will play a vital role in the ongoing continuous improvement, growth, and development which contribute to the achievement of strategic business objectives. This role requires working collaboratively with others and across all HR disciplines to manage various people/business challenges. In addition, this individual needs to bring the perfect balance of HR knowledge, technical proficiency, professional maturity, and natural leadership qualities.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Lead the execution of regional and business-specific transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assess and drive change readiness activities, identifying risks, stakeholder impacts, and actions required to support effective implementation.
• Coach leaders and managers through organizational change, team effectiveness challenges, and employee-related matters.
• Provide performance management consultation to leaders, supporting talent decisions, accountability, and employee development.
• Advise on complex team dynamics and organizational challenges to improve effectiveness, collaboration, and business outcomes.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and difficult workplace situations, promoting constructive dialogue and sustainable solutions.
• Guide leaders through performance management processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with organizational expectations.
• Partner with leaders on employee development planning, helping build capabilities and prepare talent for future growth opportunities.
• Facilitate talent review discussions to identify high-potential employees, succession candidates, and development priorities.
• Support leaders in conducting meaningful career conversations that enhance engagement, retention, and career progression.
• Develop and implement business-specific employee engagement plans that address local needs and drive organizational performance.
• Design and support recognition strategies that reinforce desired behaviors, celebrate achievements, and strengthen employee engagement.
• Champion culture initiatives that align organizational values with everyday employee and leadership practices.
• Provide advisory support on employee relations matters, balancing business needs, risk mitigation, and positive employee outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate escalation issues, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate stakeholder involvement, and consistent application of company policies and practices.
• Successful experience with coaching, mentoring, and training others.
• Must reside in location(s) noted above to fulfill this role.
• Highly skilled in building relationships.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or related fields. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, equivalent work experience in a related field is acceptable.

Preferred Education:

• Master’s Degree MBA, Human Resources, or Labor Relations
• 2 years serving as a Project Manager or Lead
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification

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