Senior Manager, HR Business

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner is responsible for driving strategic and operational HR initiatives aligned with the company's business objectives. The role acts as a trusted advisor to management and business leaders, providing hands-on HR support across talent management, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, performance management, and stakeholder management.

This position requires a proactive and hands-on HR leader who is able to work closely with various stakeholders, manage complex people matters, and support business transformation initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner closely with business leaders and management teams to align HR strategies with business goals and operational requirements.
• Provide strategic and hands-on HR advisory support on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including management, employees, regulatory bodies, and business partners.
• Collaborate with department heads to address workforce challenges and provide practical HR solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively while balancing business and employee needs.
• Support leadership in change management and organizational transformation initiatives.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Lead talent acquisition strategies for critical and strategic positions.
• Oversee succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Identify training and development needs to enhance workforce capability and performance.
• Support organizational design, restructuring, and manpower optimization initiatives.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Manage complex employee relations matters, disciplinary issues, grievances, and investigations professionally and confidentially.
• Provide guidance on performance management processes, employee coaching, and capability improvement plans.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive employee experience and healthy workplace culture.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure HR practices comply with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor HR metrics and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support payroll, compensation & benefits, and HR operational matters when required.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and hands-on working culture within the HR function.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and HR digitalization efforts where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of HR experience with strong exposure as an HR Business Partner role, preferably in the oil & gas, energy, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in managing end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and partnering with senior leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and other relevant labour regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, and talent management initiatives is an added advantage.