Hr Specialist

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THE ROLE:
This is a Country HR Operations role, and it comes with a job title of HR Specialist. This Individual Contributor role will hold responsibility for all HR operations matters for AMD entities of Malaysia (Penang and Cyberjaya), Indonesia, and Thailand offices, reporting into the APJ Operations Manager.
As business opportunities are growing tremendously, the role will also cover all future sites or headcount expansion within Malaysia (Penang & Cyberjaya), Indonesia, and Thailand.
THE PERSON:
We are looking for a self-starter and team player who can adapt quickly as priorities change. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and should have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for all day-to-day HR operations for Malaysia (Penang & Cyberjaya), Indonesia, and Thailand offices which includes full HR life cycle.
Identify gaps in process, policies, and practices; work with cross-functional teams to close gaps and optimize policies, processes or programs.
The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for the accurate administration of all HR actions using established transactions procedures and guidelines.
Ensure all activities are performed in strict compliance with defined policy, procedures, employment rules, manuals, policies, and country legislation.
Support and assist in audits of the HR master database. Coordinate with relevant parties to resolve existing discrepancies and prevent potential new ones.
Provide rapid, high-quality and validated responses to all queries and requests from employees, managers, HR functions as well as other functions. Partner with Global COEs and AskHR team to solve employee enquiries.
Partner and work closely with HR Business Partner and HR COE on global HR projects from time to time displaying operational excellence with employee-centric focus.
Provide country-level HR operations support to Global Immigration Team, Global Mobility, and Global Project Team.
Create a positive customer support experience through problem understanding, communicating promptly on progress and engaging customers with a courteous and professional service attitude, accurately within the established service level agreements and KPIs.
Deliver data analytics to create insight on employee queries answered and development of recommendations/action plans to improve overall employee support and satisfaction.
Participate in the implementation/roll-out of any new campaigns, initiatives, policies etc. as part of global or local strategy.
Frequently review and update the SOP, internal procedures and guidelines. Governance of SOPs, HR policies and identifying needs for additional policies/procedures and changes.
Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy & Protection Guidelines and relevant legislation.
Act as subject matter expert on country HR operation matters and responsible for any HR survey by government.
Drive simplification in HR processes - both mandatory and for optimization purposes.
Improve and drive employee experience in HR areas such as onboarding, offboarding, HR and benefits policy administration.
Ensure local legal compliance execution in areas such as contract and personnel file management.
Drive our global HR service delivery model at local level; ensure service and process excellence.
Provide regional requirements and feedback to ensure Global HR Ops functions and COEs (HRSC, HR technology, HR analytics) are meeting needs of region.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement; be bold in driving change.
Handle other relevant HR Operations matters in Malaysia (Penang & Cyberjaya), Indonesia and Thailand offices.
Administer monthly HR payroll inputs and partner with HR Service Center.
Administer Time Management system in office and provide necessary information to HR Service Center and Payroll Team.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES:
Knowledge of HR Operation processes and policies with at least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate, read, and write English and Bahasa Malaysia at business level proficiency.
High attention to detail with a high degree of personal integrity and confidentiality.
Competent use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience with HR systems such as Success Factors.
Display high level of discretion and professionalism.
Self-starter, detail-oriented problem solver who can prioritize well.
Excellent time management and customer-service oriented mindset, reporting skills.
Able to work with global team who come from various backgrounds and cultures.
Experience driving operational excellence and improved employee experience.
Experience working in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
Cross-cultural competence: ability to work on a global team and manage remote employees.
Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Communication skill - Interacts with management and senior professionals and may serve as an organization spokesperson on specialized projects or programs; Builds and leverages trusting relationships with stakeholders.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor Degree within Business/ HR or related field is required.
Post Graduate degree / MBA preferred.
LOCATION:
Penang, Malaysia
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