Strategic Business HR Manager

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a Strategic Business HR Manager to align HR strategies with business objectives. You will drive talent management, organizational capability, and employee engagement across various functions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in HR, 7+ years of experience in HR management, and possesses strong analytical and strategic skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of HR management experience, ideally in high-tech or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business objectives by partnering closely with executive teams.
• Design and implement talent management strategies for assigned business units.
• Drive employee engagement and productivity through performance management practices.
• Collaborate with Global Learning & Development to deliver targeted training programs.
• Monitor HR metrics to guide data-driven decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Proven experience in strategic planning

Strong integrity

Exceptional influencing skills

Ability to interpret data

Adaptability and resilience

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Strategic Business HR Manager to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership teams. This role is central to driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and leadership development across dynamic matrixed environments. You will lead initiatives that foster a high-performance culture, enable scalable growth, and align people strategies with business priorities.

As a key member of the Business HR team, you will collaborate across the HR value chain—including corporate and country HR partners—to solve business challenges, guide change management efforts, and ensure the seamless execution of global HR programs. Your ability to influence, coach, and consult with senior leaders will be critical for shaping the future of Keysight’s workforce.

This position reports to the Global Business HR Director.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Align HR strategies with business objectives by partnering closely with executive and senior leadership teams.
• Maintain deep business literacy across growth strategy, financial performance, organizational culture, and competitive dynamics.
• Provide strategic coaching and counsel to leaders to influence decisions and drive business outcomes.

Organizational Capability & Talent Strategy

• Design and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent across assigned business units.
• Build robust succession plans and leadership pipelines to support long-term organizational health.
• Champion workforce planning and capability development aligned with future business needs.

Performance & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement, productivity, and development through effective performance management practices.
• Partner with country HR teams to ensure consistency and impact across geographies.

Learning & Development

• Collaborate with Global Learning & Development to deliver targeted training programs that enhance leadership and functional capabilities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth across all levels of the organization.

HR Metrics & Analytics

• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to assess program effectiveness and guide data-driven decisions.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies that improve organizational performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with legal, finance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure HR strategies are integrated, compliant, and aligned with business operations.
• Lead change management efforts to embed new processes, systems, and ways of working.

Business specific skills & experience

• Partner with supply chain and manufacturing leaders to shape and align HR strategies with transformation goals.
• Design organizational structures and resource plans to accelerate NPI velocity and enable scalable production.
• Champion talent development, and retention strategies for critical roles in R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Lead strategic workforce planning to anticipate and navigate transitions driven by technology upgrades and process digitization.
• Drive reskilling and upskilling initiatives that empower the workforce for future technology trends including AI, machine learning, 6G, and software development to enhance agility and strengthen competitive advantage.
• Cultivate a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement across globally distributed teams.

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams, consulting with senior leaders, and articulating HR strategies effectively.
• Analytical thinking for monitoring HR metrics, making data-driven decisions, and addressing complex issues.
• Strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and program management.
• Proven experience in strategic HR leadership, preferably in global or matrixed environments.
• Strong integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information and enforcing company policy.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and solve complex problems.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of aligning HR initiatives to business goals.
• Demonstrated success in program management and organizational development.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate changes and challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning for personal growth and designing impactful training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience and skills are valued equally.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR management experience, ideally in high-tech or regulated industries.
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or related areas is a plus.