Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner – APAC

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Function: Human Resources

Region: APAC

Company: Accuris

About Accuris

Accuris is a global information and technology company providing trusted data, intelligence, and workflow solutions to professionals across highly specialized industries. With a growing international presence, Accuris is focused on building high-performing, collaborative teams and creating an environment where employees can thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our APAC organization, with a primary focus on partnering with leaders and employees in Malaysia and across the wider region.

This role will act as a strategic and trusted HR advisor to business leaders, translating business priorities into effective people strategies. The HRBP will partner closely with leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, performance, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a dynamic, international environment and working across multiple APAC markets, cultures, and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leaders and managers across APAC to understand business priorities and translate them into people strategies.
• Provide proactive HR guidance and challenge leaders to make effective, people-focused decisions.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, restructuring, and other business transformation initiatives.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

Talent & Performance Management

• Partner with leaders on talent identification, succession planning, career development, and retention of key talent.
• Drive effective performance management practices and support managers through performance-related matters.
• Support annual talent, compensation, and performance cycles.
• Identify capability gaps and work with relevant stakeholders to address learning and development needs.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
• Partner with managers to resolve workplace issues and manage sensitive employee situations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help build a strong culture across APAC.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.

Change Management

• Support regional and global organizational change initiatives, including communications, implementation, and stakeholder management.
• Help leaders navigate organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.
• Partner with global HR teams to ensure consistent implementation of people programs across APAC.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Work closely with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and other COEs to deliver an effective employee experience.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with local employment legislation and company standards.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Malaysian employment practices, with the ability to support HR matters across other APAC markets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of HR processes.

Key Stakeholders

• APAC business and functional leaders
• People Managers and employees
• Global HR Leadership
• HR Centers of Excellence
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Operations / Shared Services
• Finance and other corporate functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 6–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and people managers in a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation in Malaysia.
• Experience working across APAC markets is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience across employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational development, and change management.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable managing hands-on HR matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to use people data to inform decisions.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization is preferred.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is

• Business-minded – understands commercial priorities and connects people strategy to business outcomes.
• Strategic yet hands-on – able to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Influential – confident advising and challenging senior stakeholders constructively.
• Collaborative – comfortable working across cultures, functions, and geographic locations.
• Data-driven – able to leverage HR data and insights to identify trends and make informed recommendations.
• Change-oriented – comfortable supporting organizations through growth, transformation, and change.
• Employee-focused – committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing employee experience.

Why Join Accuris?

• Opportunity to work in a global, technology-driven organization with exposure across APAC.
• Partner directly with business leaders on strategic people initiatives.
• Work in a collaborative, international environment.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the people agenda as the organization continues to grow.
• Hybrid working environment based in Penang, Malaysia.