Assistant Manager, Human Resource Head Office

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).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

This role serves as the key HR partner for designated Head Office functions by supporting business leaders in talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, performance management, employee engagement, and HR operational matters. The role is responsible for providing end-to-end HR value chain while ensuring HR policies, procedures and people initiatives are effectively implemented to meet business objectives.

Job Description

HR Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders and line managers to understand manpower requirements, workforce challenges and people-related business needs.
• Provide HR advisory and operational support on employee lifecycle matters, including confirmation, transfer, promotion, redesignation, secondment and resignation.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, guidelines, processes and HR-related enquiries.
• Drive implementation of corporate HR initiatives and programmes across assigned business units as assigned by Group COE.
• Monitor workforce trends, manpower requirements and organisation changes to support business planning.
• Support employee engagement activities, talent discussions and people initiatives to improve employee experience and retention.
• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence (COE) to ensure effective delivery of HR services and solutions.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements and staffing plans.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including requisition creation, sourcing, screening, assessment, interview coordination, offer management and onboarding.
• Background verification and reference checks where required.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical positions and future hiring requirements.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular hiring updates to hiring managers and HR management.

Performance Management

• Assist in managing the annual performance review process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations.
• Guide employees and managers on performance management procedures and system-related matters.
• Support performance calibration sessions to ensure fair and consistent assessment of employees.
• Prepare performance records and support management in employee recognition, rewards, and performance improvement decisions.

Talent Management & Organisation Development

• Support talent review discussions, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Assist learning and development programmes based on business and workforce needs.
• Monitor implementation of development plans for key talents and successors.

Employee Movement

• Manage and oversee employee movement activities, including transfers, promotions, redesignations, secondments, confirmations, and separations, ensuring alignment with workforce plans, organizational needs, and company policies.
• Partner with business leaders to assess, recommend, and implement employee movement decisions that support talent development, succession planning, and business continuity.
• Prepare and secure management approvals for employee movement proposals, ensuring timely execution, accurate documentation, and maintenance of HR records.
• Monitor employee movement trends and provide workforce insights and recommendations while ensuring compliance with governance requirements, company policies, and employment regulations.

Employee Relations & HR Operations in consulted with Group IR

• Provide advisory support on employee relations matters and escalate complex issues where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and applicable employment legislation.
• Support investigations, disciplinary matters and employee grievances in collaboration with relevant HR stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication of HR policies and initiatives to employees and management.

HR Projects & Initiatives

• Participate in HR transformation projects, process improvement initiatives and digitalisation efforts.
• Support yearly HR exercises, including Increment, Bonus, Promotion and Organisation Health Index (OHI) initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics and management presentations as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and employee services.

Rollout of Centralized HR Initiatives

• Drive the implementation and adoption of centralized HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and organizational objectives.
• Facilitate talent review and succession planning activities, providing insights and recommendations through Talent Council discussions to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor by providing guidance on HR policies, ensuring consistent application, regulatory compliance, and effective people management practices.

Ideal Candidates

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, MIHRM or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with substantial exposure to HR Business Partnering, strategic workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Proven experience in partnering with and influencing Senior Leadership (L1 stakeholders), with at least 3-5 years of stakeholder management experience within a corporate environment.
• Experience in talent analytics, organizational development, and HR digitalization initiatives, with the ability to leverage data and insights to support business decision-making.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, HR governance, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operational excellence, ensuring alignment between people strategies and business objectives.
• Prior experience supporting Corporate or Head Office functions will be an added advantage, particularly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to cross-functional HR projects, employee engagement, change management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives is highly preferred.

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...

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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