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Sr HR Business Partner

Coherent


Job Location:

Seberang Perai - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Basic Function of the Job:

The HR Business Partner is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving HR excellence across Malaysia operations. This role supports business growth by aligning HR strategies with organizational goals & business objectives fostering a values-driven culture and ensuring compliance with global and local employment standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-tech manufacturing startup environments Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) labour requirements and navigating complex matrixed reporting structures.

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

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.
  • Lead employee engagement surveys and action planning.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
  • Drive benefits programs and wellness initiatives aligned with companys 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.

Education & Experience

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management Social Sciences Business Administration Science or equivalent

7 years of similar experience/exposure in electronics manufacturing environment. Well versed in Labour Laws Employment Act 1955 Industrial Relations Act 1967 local industrial. statutory requirements and prevailing Human Resource Practices and Legislation. Candidates without appropriate experience may be accepted by the hiring manager subject to job nature availability of buddy duration of learning etc.

Skills

  • 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


Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.




Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor ... View more

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