Senior HRBP

Ingram Micro, Inc.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT distribution space is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner in Selangor, Malaysia. This role involves strategic alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives, talent acquisition, performance management, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The successful candidate will possess extensive HR experience, strong business acumen, and proven ability to influence at all levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a business partner role.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia’s employment legislation.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology to improve HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with business leaders to align HR initiatives with business success.
• Lead the performance management process and facilitate talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and organizational policies.

Skills

Business acumen

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Position Summary:

As a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a key role in aligning people strategies with business objectives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to provide strategic guidance, drive key initiatives, and ensure excellence in HR program delivery. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of business drivers and the ability to translate them into impactful people strategies. This role demands a combination of strategic thinking, operational execution, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Partnership

• Develop strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and key decision makers in relevant functions/divisions to optimize business success through HR initiatives.
• Provide expert HR consultation across all key HR areas, offering strategic and operational support to enable effective people management and organizational success.
• Coach and advise leaders and employees, bringing external best practices and insights to influence people-related decisions.
• Design and deliver HR strategies that support business growth, talent engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive the implementation of HR programs tailored to local business needs, ensuring consistency with global direction where relevant.
• Partner with leaders to lead and manage organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with people strategies and minimizing disruption to teams.
• Act as a culture ambassador, shaping engagement strategies that foster DEI and alignment with company values.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders and the Talent Acquisition COE to ensure timely hiring aligned with business needs and workforce plans.
• Support local workforce planning, including headcount forecasting, talent pipeline development, and identification of critical roles.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and partner with leaders to build diverse, high-performing teams.

3. Talent Development & Performance Management

• Lead the performance management process, coaching leaders on effective feedback, goal setting, and development planning.
• Execute learning and development initiatives that address capability gaps and support leadership growth.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential talent development discussions with business leaders.
• Embed a growth mindset and culture of continuous learning across the organization.

4. HR Operations & Project Management

• Drive the seamless delivery of HR programs including compensation reviews, benefits administration, policy rollouts, and employee engagement activities.
• Manage employee lifecycle events and ensure compliance with internal HR processes and local regulations.
• Prepare and provide accurate payroll inputs to the payroll team, ensuring timely and compliant payroll processing.
• Lead or support cross-functional HR initiatives and projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Continuously review and improve internal HR processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and service quality.

5. Compliance & Policy Governance

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and global HR standards.
• Keep stakeholders informed of regulatory changes and advise on appropriate actions.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to manage investigations and mitigate organizational risk.
• Promote consistent policy interpretation and application across the business.

6. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze HR data and trends (e.g., attrition, engagement, talent movement) and present actionable insights to business and HR leaders to support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor key HR metrics and continuously enhance people strategies based on insights.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a business partner role.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia’s employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with commercial goals.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels to drive effective people strategies and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with HR systems and data tools; able to leverage technology to improve HR processes and insights.
• High level of maturity and integrity in handling confidential information; exercises sound judgment aligned with company guidelines and people processes.