HR Business Partner

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HR Business Partner supporting Malaysian employment compliance and employee relations for Otonomee’s remote BPO. Advising leaders, managing HR policies, and analyzing people data.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Malaysian Labour Law and HR practices, with a strong focus on developing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Proven ability to analyze HR metrics and provide strategic insights to enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

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Malaysian Labour LawHR Policy DevelopmentEmployee Engagement InitiativesAnalytical MindsetInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Policy DevelopmentEmployee Lifecycle ManagementData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingDiscretionProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Employer of RecordHR Business PartnerEmployee ExperienceWorkplace InvestigationsHR Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with senior leaders and managers to understand business objectives and align HR strategies and initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on HR matters and organizational effectiveness
Identify HR trends, issues, opportunities, challenges, and risks
Support and drive employee engagement initiatives
Help build a best-in-class remote BPO focused on employee experience
Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour law and local employment regulations
Provide guidance on contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, disciplinary procedures, terminations, and legal requirements
Monitor Malaysian employment legislation and communicate relevant updates
Liaise with the Employer of Record to ensure compliance, manage employee lifecycle processes, and mitigate organizational risk
Develop, implement, and review HR policies, procedures, and guidelines
Educate employees and managers on HR policies and ensure adherence
Conduct audits to assess policy compliance and identify improvements
Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
Investigate employee complaints and concerns according to company protocols and local labour laws
Mediate disputes and facilitate communication between employees and managers
Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and improvement areas
Prepare and present HR reports with insights and recommendations to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist
Focus on Malaysian labour law and corrective action processes
Strong knowledge of Malaysian HR practices
Experience with an Employer of Record (EOR) model would be advantageous
Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Analytical mindset and ability to use data to drive insights and support decision-making
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Fluency in English is essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home
WFH allowance
Online Gym and Wellbeing Studio
Opportunity for professional growth
Fun company events and team outings
Competitive salary