Strategic HR Partner (HRBP) | Based in Penang

INFINITY8; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing group in Malaysia is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner to collaborate with the Executive Director. This role involves shaping people strategies to align with business goals, enhancing employee engagement, and managing HR systems. Successful candidates should have over 8 years of HR experience and strong stakeholder management skills. The position requires effective communication across diverse teams and travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a strategic HRBP or HR Manager capacity.
• Able to build rapport across diverse teams and communicate effectively in a multi-language environment.
• Hands-on and mobile, comfortable traveling between HQ and branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business heads to map out career progression and training needs for all departments.
• Design and implement a performance appraisal roadmap and continuous learning programs.
• Conduct 360° feedback initiatives and provide HR advisory support to management teams.
• Champion employee engagement by fostering collaboration and connection across branches.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems and digital processes.
• Work closely with leadership on succession planning and talent development strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-language communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job description

Our client is a growing group with multiple business entities across Malaysia. They are looking for a Strategic HR Business Partner to collaborate closely with the Executive Director in shaping people strategies that align with business goals and strengthen engagement across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business heads to map out career progression and training needs for all departments.
• Design and implement a performance appraisal roadmap and continuous learning programs.
• Conduct 360° feedback initiatives and provide HR advisory support to management teams.
• Champion employee engagement by fostering collaboration and connection across branches.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems and digital processes.
• Work closely with leadership on succession planning and talent development strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a strategic HRBP or HR Manager capacity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and employees at all levels.
• Able to build rapport across diverse teams and communicate effectively in a multi-language environment.
• Hands-on and mobile, comfortable traveling between HQ and branch locations.