VHR Consultancy Hiring! Full Time Human Resources Business Partner in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

HR Business Partner – Manufacturing Operations

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading multinational organisation in the manufacturing sector, is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur, offering the chance to work closely with plant operations and make a tangible impact on the ground.

This role suits an HR professional who thrives outside the office — someone energised by spending time on the factory floor, building relationships with frontline teams, and understanding the business from the inside out.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, translating people priorities into practical solutions that drive real organisational impact
• Own the full HR Business Partner remit — from talent management and workforce planning to performance, employee relations, and organisational development
• Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives that keep teams motivated, connected, and performing at their best
• Advise and coach leaders on talent strategy, succession planning, and building high-performing teams
• Lead or support key HR projects such as restructuring, change management, and policy development
• Use people data and insights to influence decisions and shape a stronger workforce strategy
• Build strong, credible relationships with production employees, supervisors, and plant leaders — getting close to the business by spending regular time on the production floor
• Manage HR matters relating to the foreign workforce population
• Travel periodically to manufacturing plants across Malaysia, bringing HR support directly to where the action happens
• Serve as the go-to HR partner for manufacturing operations, with the autonomy to shape how HR shows up on the ground

What We're Looking For

• Solid HR Business Partner experience
• Background in manufacturing, construction, logistics, transportation, or warehousing with strong operational HR exposure will be highly preferred
• Prior experience managing foreign worker matters
• Willingness to travel to plant locations
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor
• Mandarin speaking capability will be an advantage.

What's On Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• The opportunity to be a genuine strategic partner to manufacturing operations, not a desk-bound HR function
• Exposure to a large-scale, multinational manufacturing environment
• A high-impact, highly visible role reporting into senior HR leadership

Next Steps

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, click Apply Now and submit your CV. Early applicants will have an advantage and will be considered first. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.