Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

About Valiram

Valiram is a retail company founded in 1935. The company has expanded to become a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 different countries. By 2027, we will be more than doubling our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
• Watches (Swiss Watch Gallery, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)

About the Role

The HR Business Partner will be leading the overall recruitment and talent acquisition strategy for the assigned brand within Malaysia. Responsibilities will include defining and leading strategies to attract, recruit, retain and develop employees who are passionate about joining the leading luxury retailer in Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Implement talent acquisition strategy with the relevant business/department heads while ensuring cost effectiveness and maximizing the potential of the team onboard.
• Promote good discipline among employees and support employee relations/disciplinary cases in accordance with Labour Act or Industrial Relations Act.
• Provide SME to HOD’s and line management on employee relations issues and disciplinary actions and conduct domestic inquiries, if necessary.
• Spearhead HR business cases critical to retail employees.
• Support all other HR Operations matters that are critical to the business, work closely with Brand General Managers and Functional HOD’s in providing professional HR advice, support and updates in a timely manner.
• Drive the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, assessments, follow ups with Line Managers and candidate feedback.
• Manage current pipeline and continue to explore new recruitment channels.
• Other ad-hoc projects related to recruitment and HR matters.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Min 5 years of related experience in HR in Talent Acquisition and Industrial Relations.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition or as a HR Partner.
• Familiar with Employment Act and able to handle disciplinary cases.
• Strategic business vision & good business acumen.
• Capacity to work in a complex, networked business environment.
• Planning, organisational and influencing / negotiation skills.
• Excellent Communication and Problem-solving skills.
• Resilient with high energy & strong drive.
• Fluent English and Bahasa Melayu both in written and spoken. Able to converse in other languages is an added advantage.

Why work for us?

We’re more than just a job; we’re a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Level Up Your Career:
  • Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more – investing in your growth.
  • Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.
• Fun & Vibrant Workplace:
  • Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community.
  • Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
  • Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.
• At our HQ Office you can enjoy:
  • Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank.
  • Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze.
  • Parking Made Easy: Need to drive? No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations.
• Rewarding Benefits:
  • Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
  • Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life’s stages.