Senior Manager, HRBP, Malaysia

Date Posted: 2026-01-14 Country: Malaysia Location: Otis Elevator Company (M) Sdn Bhd, 15-01 Menara Symphony, No 5, Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan , Malaysia Role Summary The HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Malaysia will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong stakeholder management, hands-on execution, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with regional HR teams. The role involves working closely with ground-level stakeholders to support operational needs and drive engagement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on HR-related matters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage employee relations, including handling unions and supporting union-related negotiations and agreements. Drive employee engagement initiatives, including organizing focus groups and engagement activities for blue-collar employees. Provide guidance on performance management, talent development, and succession planning. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies. Work closely with different stakeholders on the ground to address operational HR needs and foster strong engagement. Be flexible to travel across Malaysia (e.g., Penang and other locations) to meet mechanics and employees, building trust and understanding challenges firsthand. Qualifications 8–10+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to employee relations and union handling. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Proven experience in driving employee engagement and conducting focus groups. Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and industrial relations practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to travel across Malaysia as required. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here . Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms