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People Leader Partner, Kuala Lumpur

Job Family Summary:

As the People Leader Partner based in Kuala Lumpur – You will be executing the Global People Strategy of a particular business, region or function within a fast paced, dynamic environment. This role is part of a global team of PLPs responsible for coaching People Leaders and their teams.

You will also be working closely with our respective People Business Partners to ensure our People Leaders successfully execute the business workforce strategy, People Strategy, and that their teams have clear accountabilities and capabilities to deliver on their goals and KPI’s in line with global/local policies and guidelines and tools. 

You will also engage with your local People Partners in case of specific legal limitations or local labor law requirements and also support people leaders in understanding ways of working in the People Function Operating Model, personally being an advocate and role model.  

This role is an Individual Contributor and will be reporting directly to our Global People Team Leader of the People Lead Partners in the businesses.

You are responsible for:

Talent Leadership

• Partner with People leaders to ensure that we build organizational capability by attracting developing and retaining top talent with the potential to grow to roles with greater impact  
• Conduct exit interviews for select critical roles (CG70 and below) and incorporate feedback in team priorities and leadership  
• Build capacity for People Leaders to lead organizational transformation effectively and support in navigating change  
• Provide coaching to People Leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities and build high-performing teams.

Performance and Development  

• Enable People Leaders to drive impactful performance management, fostering employee growth and development through setting clear responsibilities and goals, and holding regular performance and development discussions in alignment with global philosophy and local guidelines. Guide managers in their scope and if needed, help with handover to the local People Partner. 
• Ensure that leaders carry out directions given by the PP teams in the countries for compliance and cultural norms.  

Engagement and Culture 

• Partner with People Leaders to role model and foster our culture of impact with care, manage team engagement, and act on feedback (e.g. through Employee Engagement Survey) 
• Ensure People Leaders facilitate efficient and impactful onboarding of new team members leveraging available global resources.

Business Transformation Support

• A partner in business transformation initiatives designing people impact assessment and strategies ensuring leadership buy-in and smooth planning for activation with local People Partners.  
• If necessary, represent the business context in conversations with unions or workers councils to ensure local compliance at all time. 
• Ensure appropriate handoffs to local People Partners in cases where local legal advice is needed, i.e. PIPs, reorganizations, etc. 

Complexity and independence

• Could manage medium complexity in terms of the number and diverse set business/function and/or countries served in combination with capability required to manage stakeholders;  
• Supports execution of strategic initiatives, may apply independent judgement
• Your scope may change over time, depending on business needs.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• 5 – 10 years of experience in People Partnering or similar roles, preferably in a regional or global environment
• Experience working in Personal Healthcare, FMCG and Consumer package goods are highly preferred
• Proven ability to coach and develop and influence People Leaders fostering a culture of high performance and leadership excellence.
• Strong communication and strategic influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and guide People Leaders
• Extensive experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies, cultures and businesses (i.e. APAC, EMEA)
• Ability to operate with high degree of autonomy, shaping and executing the strategies while aligning with People Business Partner.
• Experience leading organizational change, business transformation and People Initiatives with measurable impact
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and high-complex situations, providing clear guidance and solutions.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are considered a plus
• Flexibility to travel as needed / This will be a hybrid role (at least 3 days in office)
   

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