HR Business Partner

09 - HR Business Advisor

Req ID: 141811

Remote Position: Hybrid

Band: 09

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Bayan Lepas

City: Penang

Summary

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to provide HR and Finance support to the senior HR leader for Corporate Functions business unit(s) having up to 400 employees, globally. This role acts as a trusted advisor to management and employees alike. As the HR Business Partner, you'll be responsible to provide expert guidance and support on all people-related matters. This includes talent management, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development, all while ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and driving key HR initiatives to help our teams thrive.

Detailed Description

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to support the Finance and HR corporate functions, managing key stakeholders effectively.
• Act as a strategic partner to the management team, providing advice, counsel, direction, and training on business issues that impact employees, organizational effectiveness, and company personnel practices or initiatives.
• Provide coaching to managers and supervisors on performance development and corrective action.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and maintain performance management programs, ensuring their consistent and timely application.
• Manage the rollout of corporate HR programs, such as compensation and benefits policies, performance management & development, and employee surveys.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee misconduct, including gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, consulting with legal counsel, making recommendations, and documenting findings thoroughly.
• Partner with functional leadership to implement organizational changes and conduct ongoing assessments of skill competencies, knowledge, and talent needs.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures for recruiting, rewarding, retaining, recognizing, and developing people.
• Ensure compliance to corporate policies, governmental regulations, and laws by keeping abreast of legislative decisions and changes in employment laws to limit legal exposure and liability.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• HR Business Partnering: Strong HRBP experience, preferably supporting corporate functions (Finance and HR).
• Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Reporting & Analytics: Good reporting, data analysis and interpretation skills. (Experience with HRIS systems)
• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Experience in coaching, performance management, grievance handling and misconduct investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of government regulations and extensive knowledge of labour laws.
• Interviewing Skills: Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in additional languages (Malay, Chinese etc) is an advantage as the stakeholders are across Asia.
• Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and apply absolute discretion to all matters given managing highly sensitive information
• Outstanding organization skills & ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.
• Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities, and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.

Typical Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HRBP/Generalist role.
• Experience in supporting Corporate Functions (specifically HR and Finance) is strongly preferred.
• Professional Designation; Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HR Certification Institute (HRCI) is preferred.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management any related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.