Job 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 company's 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

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s 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 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 equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.