SGS

HR Director- Business Partner

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Shah Alam, Petaling, Selangor, MYS

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting

The Role

The HR Director acts as a strategic partner ensuring effective HR support across various functions, leading recruitment, compensation, compliance, and talent development while maintaining HR standards and policies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Business Partnership & Customer Service

Develop strong partnerships with business units and the Country Managing Director, delivering high-level HR support and enhancing HR credibility as a value-adding function
Ensure proactive HR presence and communication of organizational and personnel-related changes to all employees

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage recruitment at all levels, attracting best-in-class candidates while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, branding, and company vision
Develop and maintain relationships with sourcing channels and utilize effective interviewing methodologies and assessment tools

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

Recommend and implement remuneration policies and salary structures aligned with local practices and SGS guidelines
Manage job evaluation, annual salary reviews, and performance bonus processes
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, timely payment, and proper tax and social security reporting

Learning & Development and Performance Management

Implement regional L&D strategy and coordinate training activities in partnership with line management to support business requirements
Manage the SGS performance management process, providing training and coaching to supervisors and employees

Compliance, Organization & Team Leadership

Ensure compliance with all applicable employment regulations, labor laws, and SGS Group HR policies and standards
Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver quality services; identify and promote future HR professionals
Prepare HR department budgets and support manpower planning for other departments

Safety, Integrity & General Responsibilities

Uphold SGS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy and Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management

Qualifications

Master Degree / Degree in Human Resources, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years experience in full spectrum of human resources, preferable with at least 5 years in leadership roles of the overall HR functions.
Experienced in dealing with diversified business and managing various levels of stakeholders in a MNC environment.
Familiar with the latest update in Employment Act, ISO9001, OHSAS18001 or relevant standard.
Knowledge in using computer/MS Office is a prerequisite and exposure to HRIS (particularly in Ascender & SmartRecruiter) is an added advantage.
Willing to travel nationwide occasionally.

Skills Required

Master Degree or Degree in Human Resources, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum 10 years experience in full spectrum of human resources
At least 5 years in leadership roles in HR functions
Experienced in dealing with diversified business and managing various levels of stakeholders
Familiar with Employment Act, ISO9001, OHSAS18001 or relevant standards
Knowledge in using computer/MS Office and HRIS exposure
Willing to travel nationwide occasionally

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.