HR Generalist - FTC

JOB TITLE: HR GENERALIST

SCOPE: LOCAL

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 1 YEAR

ABOUT UNILEVER

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes: use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, many Malaysian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life-giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you will be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you will channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we will work to help you become a better you.

There’s more to Unilever than the role. Discover our people, culture, and everyday life on our Life at Unilever: Malaysia

ROLE PURPOSE

The HR Generalist provides end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle and partners with business leaders, managers, and employees to deliver people initiatives, operational excellence, and employee experience. The role ensures smooth execution of HR processes while supporting key business priorities, organizational changes, talent agenda, employee relations, and compliance requirements.

YOUR ROLE/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Employee Relations & People Support

• Support employee relations cases, investigations, grievance handling, and disciplinary matters.

• Provide guidance on company policies and employment practices.

• Support redundancy, restructuring and organizational change activities as required.

2. Talent & Organisation

• Support talent review, succession planning and capability building initiatives.

• Facilitate onboarding, internal movements, promotions and offboarding activities.

• Assist with workforce planning and organizational design activities.

• Maintain accurate organization structure and people data.

3. HR Operations & Governance

• Coordinate HR processes with People Operations and shared service teams.

• Ensure employee records and HR documentation are maintained accurately.

• Support policy implementation and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws and company policies.

4. Business Partnering Support

• Support performance management processes, talent discussions, and engagement initiatives.

• Provide HR insights and recommendations to leaders.

5. Reporting & Analytics.

• Analyze trends relating to attrition, employee movements, diversity, and talent metrics.

• Support leadership reporting and business reviews.

6. Projects & Transformation

• Support implementation of HR transformation initiatives and process improvements.

• Drive adoption of HR systems, tools, and digital solutions.

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and change management activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

• 5-7 years of HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or HR Operations experience.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation.

• Experience handling employee relations matters.

• Experience in a multinational organization preferred

SKILLS

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Problem solving and analytical capability.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems (Workday preferred).

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Internal:

• Functional Directors, Line Managers, Global/Regional Expertise teams

External:

• External market peer contacts and HR bodies

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online and add your updated resume. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application if shortlisted.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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