Assistant Manager, Culture

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Your Mission

Culture Activation & Embedding

• Drive rollout and activation of the organisation’s Purpose & Culture framework across all business units.
• Translate defined culture into practical behaviours and ways of working.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to embed culture into leadership practices and team routines.

Facilitation & Culture Interventions

• Design and facilitate culture-related workshops, leadership sessions, and employee engagements.
• Support leaders in driving culture conversations and behavioural change.

Culture Integration into Processes & Systems

• Embed culture into key HR and organisational processes (e.g. onboarding, performance management, recognition, talent development).
• Integrate culture principles into policies, SOPs, and ways of working to ensure sustainability beyond programmes.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business teams to incorporate culture into systems and platforms (e.g., performance tools, engagement platforms).

Workforce-Wide Culture Programmes

• Design and implement differentiated culture programmes that cater to leadership, executives, non-executives, and workers.
• Ensure accessibility and relevance of culture initiatives across diverse workforce groups (including operational sites).
• Drive inclusive participation to ensure culture is experienced consistently across all levels.

Culture Digitalisation

• Drive use of digital platforms and tools to support culture activation and sustainment.
• Develop and manage culture hubs, toolkits, and digital engagement platforms (e.g., SDG SharePoint).
• Track culture adoption through dashboards, analytics, and digital insights.

Change Agent Network Enablement & Capability Building

• Sustain a structured Change Agent network across the organisation.
• Design and deliver training, toolkits, and guidance to enable Change Agents to drive culture locally.
• Provide ongoing coaching to ensure consistency in facilitation and messaging.
• Monitor effectiveness and continuously strengthen the network.

Stakeholder Alignment & Implementation

• Coordinate with HR, leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent culture rollout.
• Act as central coordinator for culture initiatives across regions and business units.
• Manage external partners (e.g. consultants, facilitators, platform providers).

Culture Measurement & Sustainment

• Define and track culture adoption metrics (e.g. engagement, participation, behavioural indicators).
• Analyse feedback from surveys, sessions, and engagements to identify gaps.
• Continuously refine initiatives to sustain and strengthen culture adoption over time.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Psychology or Human Resources.
• 5–8 years in organisational culture, transformation, or employee experience roles.
• Experience in embedding culture into processes/systems (not just programmes).
• Experience working across diverse workforce segments (incl. frontline/workers) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of organisational culture and behaviour change.
• Experience in culture activation and embedding into HR processes.
• Facilitation and workshop design capability.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, analytics, and employee experience tools.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Hybrid Workplace
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• Free Parking
• Free Shuttle Service from nearest LRT
• and many more...

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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