Sr HR Business Partner

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and core values.
• Lead organizational development initiatives and support change management efforts.
• Operate effectively within a highly matrixed global organization collaborating across multiple reporting lines and geographies to deliver results.
• Drive and own end to end Human Strategy planning execution and effectiveness to enable business success that well aligned HR Strategy

Talent Management & Development

• Drive talent acquisition strategies to support rapid growth and innovation.
• Lead performance management succession planning and leadership development programs for the business and HR.
  

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Champion a culture of inclusion mutual respect and open communication.
• Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and diversity initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement surveys and action planning.

Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Drive benefits programs and wellness initiatives aligned with Total Rewards philosophy.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead implementation and monitoring of RBA labour standards ensuring ethical labour practices and compliance with global and local regulations.
• Manage employee relations investigations and grievance procedures with integrity and fairness.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Optimize HR systems and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure HR effectiveness.
  

Who Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 15-20 years of progressive HR experience including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in Malaysias high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RBA labor compliance programs.
• Startup experience in scaling HR functions and building culture from the ground up.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed reporting structure with strong stakeholder management across local and global teams.
• Strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analytics.
• HR certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP CIPD) is a plus.
  

Skills

• Strategic HR support
• Alignment and stakeholder relationships
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work