Sr HR Business Partner

Mattel; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Human Resources professional to support the Head of HR in developing and implementing effective people strategies. This role will involve managing HR KPI's, enhancing employee engagement programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of HR experience and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and exposure to HRIS systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in HR function or equivalent role.
• Experience in employee engagement, culture-building, or change management is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR in developing and implementing people strategies.
• Manage and monitor HR KPI's and scorecards for accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes through innovation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Proactivity

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS system

Job description

Job Summary: To support the Head of HR in developing and implementing people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, people metrics and performance management, employee engagement, and cultural alignment and continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Organizational Design & Inclusion

• support to review organizational structures, role profiles, and reporting structures to ensure efficiency and clear accountability.
• Assist in the execution of workforce planning and succession planning.
• Contribute to building an inclusive organization by applying fair and transparent principles in role design, team structures, and people processes.

People Metrics & Performance Management

• Manage and monitor HR KPI's and scorecards, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timely reporting.
• Analyze people related data (e.g turnover, engagement, productivity, absenteeism, learning hours, etc.) to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.

Culture & Engagement

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of culture-related initiatives to reinforce organizational values.
• Partner with HR leads and business stakeholders to develop and execute employee engagement programs that promote inclusivity, collaboration, and a positive employee experience.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, tools and practices through innovation and best practices.
• Support projects and initiatives that strengthen operational excellence within the HR function.

Project & Collaboration

• Contribute to the planning, execution, and monitoring of HR projects.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among HR sub‑functions to drive alignment and efficiency.
• Track project progress, prepare reports, and provide updates to the Head of HR.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance cross‑team effectiveness.

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in Kaizen initiatives and automation projects to drive work simplification and continuous improvements.
• Prepare and manage regular updates and reports for HR.
• Actively participate in and provide support for company events and activities as required.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.
• Contribute to safety initiatives, including Safety Walks and related programs.
• Ensure full compliance with all audit requirements, including IETP, Target, ISO and other relevant audits.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in HR function or Generalist or equivalent role
• Demonstrated experience in employee engagement, culture-building, or change management is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross function.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and adaptable with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: exposure to HRIS system will be an advantage.