People & Organisation Business Partner Manager

XP Power is a leading power designer and manufacturer of electronic power conversion products. We serve a wide variety of business in the Industrial, Healthcare, Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing and Technology markets. We have presence in over 40 countries within the North America, Europe and Asia region. The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This is an exciting time to be joining us as we continue to grow sustainably and profitably, working towards our vision to become the first choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers.

We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced P&O Business Partner Manager based in Malaysia  to be a member of the site leadership team to support our business leaders with a full range of HR practices, ranging from recruitment, onboarding . performance coaching , talent and learning development and  provide expert advice on full spectrum of HR activities.  In addition, you’ll deliver effective people manager support and leadership development.

You’ll need a good business understanding and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach, able to build consensus and positive collaborative approaches among key stakeholders in engineering, operations and supply chain, as well as regional and global HR.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to assure good and legally compliant HR practices and robust governance
• Responsible to continuously develop the site and it’s people together with site leadership including resources, employee capability, reputation, community integration, culture, performance and sustainability.
• Advises international executive leadership
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the P&O team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Prevents, manages and resolves employee relations issues.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with P&O team, site management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Onboards new employees, recruits temps and verifies hours, manages approval process for employee status changes, such as promotions and transfers.
• Assists in coordination of international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for site and individual leadership coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

• Degree level education majoring in Human Resources
• Proven track record of HR site leadership with success in both employee engagement and compliance management.
• Proven track record in managing change and developing a site performance culture.
• Business acumen and understanding of core performance drivers in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid Generalist HR capability across core disciplines of managing the full employee life cycle – recruitment, on boarding , Performance management , employee engagement , Talent development/coaching, compensation & benefits, HR analytics and offboarding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong competency in local and global cultural awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.