HR Business Partner, based in Kapar

Our client is a leading manufacturer of painted and coated steel products.  

This role is a true HR generalist role which will see you manage all people and culture spectrums for the business (manufacturing operations and corporate office). You will provide end to end HR solutions, and advice while partnering with business leaders in areas including but not limited to industrial & employee relations, building organizational capability, workforce planning, talent acquisition & retention, performance management, talent management, compensation & benefits, L&D, employee engagement, communication, HRIS/special projects/analytics and HR team development.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Industrial & Employee Relations: Proactive, and effective management of employee relations/ senior leadership engagement, communication with employees and any relevant Unions while maintaining harmonious industrial relations to support business strategy and goals. Ensure compliance with local employment and industrial rules and regulations at all times.

Organization Development: Our client is focused on developing sustainable business solutions through ongoing business innovation. The HR Business partner will play a key role in shaping the organization for the future. You must quickly develop and understanding of the key business challenges and strategic objectives and work closely with business unit leaders and the Country Management Team leaders in order to determine trends and recommend possible people and organizational solutions to deliver the business strategy goals.

Leadership Development: Works closely with the site leadership team to coach and develop their skills and facilitate teamwork, while developing leadership bench strength. Drive and utilize the Talent Management and Succession Planning processes to ensure that the right people are prepared with the right skills for the right roles (or future roles) at the right time. Partners with the plant ops leadership team in drafting and reviewing any investigation plan, corrective action and performance improvement plans

Budgets: Ensures budgets are developed and adhered to Company's guidance

Human Relations: Communicates with all employees regarding policies and practices, benefit and compensation programs, contract interpretation and or regular structured interaction. Problem resolution is an important part of this function. Proactively establish strong working relationships across the entire organization at all levels. Influence, partner, and lead the creation of a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture across the business.

Staffing: Oversees the Talent Acquisition process for the site to develop a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the plant within budget constraints. Work with site leadership teams to create a succession plan for all key roles and periodically review and revise as the needs of the facility change along with employment levels, business initiatives, and market conditions.

Salary Administration: Manages the compensation system and structure. Administers both the ASR and bonus processes together with the Payroll Specialist

Benefits: Oversees the administration of benefits communication including benchmark dan update

Labor Relations: Facilitates employee communication meetings, employee focus groups, Union Consultative meetings, manage grievance administration, investigations, contract interpretation, compliance and external Labor relations and represents the Company for labour related matters as needed from time to time.

Training & Development: Leads the development of learning practices; including needs analysis and training design work that enhances the operations along with the individual talents of associates ensuring that talents are being utilized to the best of abilities. Sets an annual training plan and ensures the successful orientation of new hires

Legal Updates & Compliance Issues: Key contact for all legal issues regarding employment. Leads any disciplinary and EEO related investigations. Maintains compliance for the site and answers legal charges

Plant Communication Coordination: Plans and facilitates communication throughout facility including plant wide meeting functions (operations, toll box meeting), leadership meetings, welfare committee meeting

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 8-10 years of experience as a HR Business Partner/Manager/Generalist. Experience in Industrial relations in a unionized environment will be important.
• Willing to grow their professional career into future senior roles
• Human Resource experiences should be in a Generalist capacity. Prior experience in managing others strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great verbal and written communications skills; not afraid to speak up when required
• Meticulous attention to detail, quality, and follow through; strong Influencing and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software
• Strong Knowledge of employment law and applications
• Fluent in English

SKILLS:

• Core competencies include but are not limited to leadership, communication skills (strong verbal, public speaking, facilitation and written skills required), organizational strategy, conflict resolution, interpersonal skills and judgment skills
• Must be able to prioritize and make decisions. Strong reading and comprehension skills for contract and legal interpretation necessary
• Must be flexible and adaptable and have the ability to stay focused and positive in a changing environment.