Regional HRBP-SEA Commercial

About Us:

Esco Lifesciences Group is improving lives through science! Headquartered in Singapore with factories and offices in 43 locations around the world, Esco is building a synergistic ecosystem of life science tools, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies to improve human lives.

Job Overview:

Job title: Regional HRBP-SEA Commercial

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will support the Commercial teams across Malaysia and selected Southeast Asia countries, covering a population of approximately 200250 employees. This role focuses primarily on day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle support, while also contributing to organization optimization and performance improvement initiatives in partnership with business leaders.

Location: Malaysia

Report to: Global VP, HR

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

Act as the primary HR point of contact for Commercial teams in Malaysia and other Southeast Asia markets

Manage daily HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, contract management, probation management, and policy interpretation

Advise managers and employees on HR policies, local labor practices, and employee issues, ensuring compliance and consistency

Support performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews

Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality, escalating when necessary

Coordinate with HR vendors or shared services where applicable

Business & Organization Support

Partner with Commercial leaders to support organization optimization initiatives, such as role clarification, team structure adjustments, and headcount planning

Provide HR input to performance improvement initiatives, including capability gaps, productivity issues, and talent actions

Support workforce planning, talent movement, and internal mobility discussions within the Commercial organization

Use HR data and business insights to identify trends and propose practical HR solutions aligned with business needs

Participate in selected regional or global HR projects as required

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

610 years of HR experience, with solid exposure as an HRBP or in a generalist role

Experience supporting Commercial / Sales organizations is highly preferred

Familiarity with Southeast Asia labor environments, especially Malaysia; exposure to multiple SEA countries is a strong advantage

Strong hands-on capability in daily HR operations and employee relations

Ability to balance operational execution with pragmatic, business-oriented HR thinking

Fluent in English, both written and spoken; local language skills or Chinese are a plus

Comfortable working in a regional, cross-cultural environment

Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize in a fast-paced commercial environment

Willingness to undertake travel within Southeast Asia

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Trustworthy, resilient, and able to handle sensitive situations with maturity

Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.