Senior Plant HRBP: Frontline Ops & Union Relations Expert

Kellanova; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced HR professional to oversee plant HR functions. This role involves managing workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement while collaborating with operational leaders. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment. This position requires expertise in union relations and capability-building programs, making it crucial for organizational success.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of Plant HR experience within manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of experience managing an HR team.
• Strong expertise in manpower planning and talent programs.
• Demonstrated experience with Employee Relations and union interactions.
• Experience in designing capability-building programs with L&D.

Responsibilities

• Build and track the headcount plan for approximately 500 employees.
• Lead end-to-end technician hiring and onboarding.
• Design and lead the annual plant communications plan.
• Work closely with operations to embed HR programs.
• Support business structure design and employee lifecycle management.
• Maintain dashboards on employee metrics and lead reviews.
• Partner with ER/IR for compliance and union relations.

Skills

Workforce planning

Talent acquisition

Employee engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced HR professional to oversee plant HR functions. This role involves managing workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement while collaborating with operational leaders. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment. This position requires expertise in union relations and capability-building programs, making it crucial for organizational success.