Senior Manager, HR Business Partner – Malaysia

Confidential Company; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Senior Manager, HRBP in Malaysia to drive HR strategies supporting business growth and transformation. This role involves collaboration with senior leaders, talent management, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on South East Asia and proficiency in English. This position is on-site in Selangor, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a regional HRBP or HR leadership role.
• Strong HR knowledge across South East Asia, with hands-on experience in Malaysia.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate in a matrixed, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders across Malaysia.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support talent development and business growth.
• Lead talent planning processes and performance reviews.

Skills

HR experience

Talent management

Cross-border HR experience

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Malaysia, Selangor (on-site)

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, HRBP – Malaysia, will act as a key HR leader supporting business growth and transformation in Malaysia-based hub. This role partners closely with senior business leaders and functional heads to deliver people strategies aligned to organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders across Malaysia.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support talent development, workforce planning, and business growth.
• Drive organizational design, change management, and culture-building initiatives.

Regional HR Oversight

• Support HR operations and business partnering activities in Malaysia.
• Ensure alignment of HR practices with global/regional HR frameworks and adapt to local contexts.
• Collaborate with in-country HR representatives and CoEs to implement effective solutions.

Talent & Performance Management

• Lead talent planning processes, performance reviews, and succession planning activities.
• Champion leadership development and high-potential employee programs in Malaysia.
• Promote an inclusive workplace and support DE&I goals.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Guide local HR teams in managing employee relations cases and labor law compliance in Malaysia
• Advise managers on sensitive people matters and help foster a positive employee experience.

Data & Analytics

• Utilize people data and analytics to inform HR strategies and decisions.
• Monitor HR KPIs and metrics across the region to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a regional HRBP or HR leadership role.
• Strong HR knowledge across South East Asia, with hands-on experience in Malaysia.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Proven track record in talent management, business partnering, and organizational development.

Preferred Skills

• Cross-border HR experience in a multinational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a strong grasp of HR metrics.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in regional languages is a plus.