Senior HR Generalist

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for providing support and guidance to both employees and managers related to HR policies and practices. 
• Local subject matter expert with respect to employment legislation and labor/union relations, and provides day-to-day support addressing HR related queries. 
• Supports administrative activities associated with the employee lifecycle including but not limited to activities associated with local staffing additions/departures, health benefits communications, coaching related to performance management, and the reporting and investigation of policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Payroll & Compliance

• 1st Reviewer for monthly payroll; ensure statutory and internal policy compliance.
• Provide guidance on Malaysian labour laws and ensure HR policy compliance.
• Responsible for internal/external HR audits.
• Oversee foreign worker administration (permits, renewals, compliance).

1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Act as local HR for interviews and selection to ensure best-fit hiring.
• Review manpower requisitions and approve job offers within guidelines.
• Conduct HR orientation and ensure smooth onboarding for new joiners.

      3.  Employee & Industrial Relations

• Manage IR matters including disciplinary cases, investigations, and employee grievances.
• Advise managers and HR Operation Manager, APAC, on handling performance and conduct issues to ensure fair and consistent practice.
• Ensure assistance is available to counsel employees and managers to resolve issues such as policy and procedure interpretation, performance expectations, absenteeism, discipline, and workplace harassment and discrimination.

      4. People, Engagement & Development

• Support managers in the performance management cycle (goal setting, reviews, follow-up).
• Partner with managers and HR Operation Manager, APAC, on engagement and retention initiatives at the site.
• Support HR-related programmes (engagement, recognition, wellbeing).
• Provide consultation, resources and training assistance to department and division management to assess and address ongoing training and development needs. Provide oversight to ensure equitable access to training opportunities.

5. Partner with HR Operation to provide HR System support, process standardization and   centralization, implementation of global or regional project initiatives.

• Other duties as required.

You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results/output expected of your job function.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Preferred, or recognized qualification/certification in Human Resources.

Experience:

• Proven working experience as HR Generalist or HR Executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to professionally manage employee and company data with the highest degree of discretion and/or confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ability to properly address reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations, and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting, investigation, actions, and closure).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of country/local employment legislation and labor/union relations.
• Able to effectively communicate and coach employees and managers on HR policies and practices.
• Able to provide functional guidance and support to line/operations management with respect to sensitive or career-oriented employee decisions.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple activities as required by the HR calendar, while maintaining day-to-day service quality supporting both employees and managers.
• Knowledgeable and efficient in the use of HR business systems available to support employee master data management, staffing, training, compensation, health and wellness, performance management, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an approachable and trustworthy nature.
• Responsive to employee and manager queries regarding HR matters, and dedicated to providing thoughtful and timely guidance and/or solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.    

Supervises: None

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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