Sr Manager, HR Business Partner - Senai, Johor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the set-up of a new manufacturing plant from hiring to putting people related processes in place.
• Develop a good understanding of the business and partner business leaders to implement HR strategies that align with business imperatives and foster a high-performance culture.
• Be a trusted advisor and provide guidance on talent management and engagement, workforce planning, leadership development, performance reviews and other HR related matters.
• Partner with the respective HR COE teams, adopt a data-driven approach and gather insights to identify patterns and root causes to develop tailored HR solutions that drive performance and engagement.
• Act as a champion for company culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Review onboarding process to assimilate new hires into the organization and set them up for success.
• Guide and support leaders and teams through organizational growth and changes.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to ensure smooth execution of HR operations.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and legislative changes, proactively making necessary adjustments to company policies and practices and ensure full compliance with local labour laws.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, ensure fair resolution in accordance with company policies and local employment laws.
• Continuously review HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the Senior Director, Human Resources, Asia in HR initiatives or projects that align with business goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• More than 8 years of solid HRBP experience with at least 2 years in a plant HR leader role.
• Experience in greenfield plant.
• Strong understanding of the local labour regulations.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations and manage stakeholders and employees at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a healthy dose of empathy and tact.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making and solve complex HR challenges.
• Self-starter, hands-on, positive and driven.
• Mature in thinking and balance in approach.
• Passion for fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Nice to Have:

• Based in Johor or keen to relocate there.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to speak Bahasa and local dialects advantageous.

Working Condition: A small amount of travel may be required.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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