Lead HRBP

About the role

Air Liquide, which began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and now operates in 11 locations with about 400 employees, is looking for a Lead HRBP in Petaling Jaya. The role drives strategic alignment between business goals and human capital priorities, acts as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, and oversees internal communications and CSR programs.

Key responsibilities

• Workforce planning: partner with leadership to forecast talent needs, structure workforce plans and align organisation design with business objectives.
• Talent acquisition and onboarding: liaise with the CoE TA team to hire qualified talent on time, run onboarding programmes and help new hires integrate.
• Performance and talent management: work with the CoE TD team on performance systems, succession planning and career development programmes.
• Compensation and benefits: work with the CoE TR team to keep Malaysia's pay and incentives competitive and aligned with policy, market benchmarks and internal equity.
• Learning and development: champion continuous learning, leadership training and organisational development programmes.
• Employee relations and engagement: collaborate with union representatives, manage grievances and strengthen engagement across all levels.
• Compliance and policy: ensure HR practices meet labour laws and regulations, and lead updates to company policies.
• Culture, communication and CSR: reinforce values through internal communications, recognition programmes and CSR initiatives.
• HR data and governance: oversee accurate HR data, analytics and reporting.
• Advisory role: advise the Managing Director and Management Committee on people strategy, organisational transformation and change management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in any discipline.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience showing consistent growth in an MNC or international environment.
• Experience in MNCs and understanding of diverse business environments.
• Expertise in HR transformation is an advantage.

Applicants should submit a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving past employment; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.