Job Description

Your Job: The role will provide hands-on HR supports to Kluang Mill. Together with the Leaders and their teams, this incumbent will help to drive the people agenda to meet the business objectives, exhibition of company values & culture, adherence to HR policies & procedures, HR best practices and external legislative requirements. WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is completed in manufacturing facilities. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be always worn (may include safety glasses, ear protection, hair nets, beard bags (if applicable), full gowning) when in production area.

In your People & Culture Partner role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. About Us: People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• As a credible activist, enable the business to deliver results through advising business stakeholders on overall HR matters not limited to the following areas:
  Strategic Recruitment and Resourcing, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Services, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement and Performance Management
  
• Enable Talent Management and culture transformation through both thought leadership and lead in the implementation for business unit led initiatives as well as enterprise talent and project work (talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, wellbeing, inclusion/diversity, engagement/culture survey & action planning)
  
• Identify and implement training and development programs that will ensure continued enhancement of employees\xe2\x80\x99 capabilities and competencies:
  Evaluate the training and development activities effectiveness (outcome) by conducting post training evaluation
  Coordinate training and development programs with training providers, team leaders, members and HRDC on a timely and effective manner
  Maximize and utilize HRD Fund by ensuring all training and development programs are registered with HRDC prior to the commencement of the identified training programs.
  
• Lead the recruitment of blue-collar employees to enable fully staffed team in each respective department to achieve business results.
  • Manage and lead the talent acquisition of blue-collar employees by deploying innovative methods and creative problem-solving to ensure right candidate being placed at right role
    
• Ensure our new hires are ready to contribute from day 1 through managing and conducting on-boarding programs for new joiners / mill visitors etc.
  • Own on-boarding/induction program for all new hired employees and coordinating with the respective line managers or team leaders for details department induction and mill layout familiarization.
  • Help keep our people safe through coordinating with the safety & quality department ensuring that safety & quality induction and proper on-job training programs for the new employees are conducted prior to release them to perform routine task.
    
• Enable a positive working environment for all through supporting employees / industrial relations matters to maintain industrial harmony in the mill.
  • Develop and maintain good rapport with union representatives and its members through regular communication (dialogue, meeting, and discussion) on all blue-collar employees\xe2\x80\x99 issues.
  • Handle and attend as soon as possible blue-collar employees\xe2\x80\x99 grievance by responding to their grievance lodged and conduct misconduct investigation for misconduct lodged.
  • Coaching and counselling to the employees\xe2\x80\x99 that being referred to HR for any disciplinary issues.
  • Conduct investigation on reported misconduct.
  • Collective Agreement negotiation with the local site committee and national committee.
    
• Help us live our purpose led, performance-oriented culture through managing and administering the blue-collar performance appraisal.
• Lead and manage activities and programs outlined under K-C Cares to build employee engagement and ensure this is a great place to work for all employees
• To lead and manage mill events management and mill cafeteria.
  • To manage the mill canteen facility and caterer in ensuring hygienic, cleanliness and conducive environment and in compliance with the local health department requirements.
    
• To render HR support and assistance to the mill-wide program in achieving the company business objectives and maintain its credential (i.e. Quality Management System, Environment, Health & Safety Management System etc),
• Change Management: Provide advice, counsel and information and serve as a resource for facilitating, planning, and implementing large scale change initiatives (to improve organizational effectiveness). As a credible HR specialist, engage with stakeholders in change management initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Holds a degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant field with 5-8 years relevant working experience in Human Resource functions preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge in local legislations i.e. Employment Act & Industrial Relation Act as well as the Human Rights requirements and guidelines.
• A team player with strong leadership qualities (LQs) with excellence interpersonal, analytical, strategic thinking and communication skills. Ability to make sound decision with calculated risks and interact with senior leaders to drive change.
• HR experience (operational and strategic) in unionized environment is an added advantage but not required (as we can train you).
• Demonstrate expertise in executing full spectrum of HR operations
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Must be able to influence without direct authority through building effective partnerships
• Actively pursuing continuous improvement in HR processes
• Experience supporting talent management and/or culture transformation projects is strong plus. This includes benchmarking and implementing best-in-class strategies, processes, and programs
• Able to multi-task, result driven and be resourceful
• English and Bahasa Melayu fluency in both writing and speaking.

About You: You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer: Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more. To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA! Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022! For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.