Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Senior HRBP)

COENS ENERGY PTE LTD; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

COENS ENERGY PTE LTD is seeking a Senior Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to act as a strategic partner to business leaders across multiple sectors, including semiconductor and data center projects in Malaysia. The role covers compensation & benefits, payroll administration, and HR systems like SAP SuccessFactors, with a focus on talent management, HR operations, and employee relations.

The candidate will lead end-to-end payroll processing, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5–8 years HR experience in semiconductor, data center, pharma, EPC, engineering or construction industries.
• Strong experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors, HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Talent Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-spectrum payroll administration across multiple units and locations.
• Oversee Compensation & Benefits, salary benchmarking, increments, bonuses, and benefits management.
• Serve as SME for SAP SuccessFactors modules including Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Succession, Learning, Recruitment.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead manpower planning, succession planning, and budgeting initiatives.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, and performance management; support learning & development.

Skills

Payroll Administration

SAP SuccessFactors

Talent Management

HR Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Senior HRBP)

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and project management teams across Semiconductor Manufacturing Plants, Data Centers, Pharmaceutical Facilities, and EPC/Construction projects.

Responsible for Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Administration, SAP SuccessFactors, Talent Management, HR Operations, and Employee Relations while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations and corporate HR policies.

Lead end-to-end Compensation & Benefits activities including salary benchmarking, annual increments, bonus administration, and benefits management.

Conduct compensation studies within engineering, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors.

Manage employee insurance programs and coordinate with insurance brokers.

Key Responsibilities – Payroll & HR Operations

Manage full-spectrum payroll administration across multiple business units and project locations.

Ensure payroll accuracy covering overtime, allowances, taxes, EPF contributions, tax reporting, and Benefits-in-Kind (BIK).

Prepare monthly payroll, headcount, and manpower reports.

Support ISO, SOX, and internal/external compliance audits.

Key Responsibilities – SAP SuccessFactors & HR Systems

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP SuccessFactors modules including Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Succession Planning, Learning, and Recruitment.

Provide HR systems administration, troubleshooting, and process improvements.

Develop HR analytics and dashboards for management reporting.

HR Business Partnering

Partner with senior leadership, Project Directors, and Functional Managers on workforce planning and organizatioal effectiveness.

Provide strategic HR advice on restructuring, talent acquisition, retention, and performance management.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Support recruitment activities across Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Centers, Pharmaceutical Facilities, and EPC projects.

Lead manpower planning, succession planning, and workforce budgeting initiatives.

Employee Relations & Talent Management

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.

Support performance management, employee engagement, and learning & development initiatives.

Conduct exit interviews and recommend employee retention improvements.

International Mobility & Expatriate Management

Manage expatriate and secondment programs, including immigration, relocation, and tax coordination.

Maintain expatriate records and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5–8 years of HR experience within Semiconductor, Data Center, Pharmaceutical, EPC, Engineering, or Construction industries.

Strong experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Administration, SAP SuccessFactors, HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Talent Management.

What can I earn as a Human Resources Business Partner