- Step into a country-facing HR role with greater ownership
- Join a global MNC with strong exposure to business leaders
About Our Client
A global manufacturing company with a well-established presence in Malaysia, serving customers across multiple international markets. The organization is known for its structured environment, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Job Description
- Partner closely with business leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead and manage industrial relations matters, including union engagement, negotiations, and collective agreements.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, particularly for blue-collar and frontline workforces, through focus groups and targeted engagement activities.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment legislation and company policies.
- Build strong relationships with employees and stakeholders across the business to foster a positive employee experience.
- Travel across Malaysia, including key operational sites, to engage directly with employees, understand challenges, and support business needs.
The Successful Applicant
- 8-10 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
- Proven experience managing unionized environments and handling union-related matters.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge business leaders.
- Experience driving employee engagement initiatives and facilitating focus groups.
- Good understanding of Malaysian labour laws and employment regulations.
- Hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable operating independently in a standalone HR role.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Malaysia to support operational sites and frontline employees.
What's on Offer
This role provides the opportunity to make a visible impact on the business, working closely with leaders and employees across multiple locations. It is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnering with hands-on engagement and is passionate about building strong workplace relationships and employee experiences.
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