Senior HR Generalist

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Company Overview PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety, and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day HR functions, including recruitment, employee onboarding/offboarding, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
2. Collaborate with department heads to assess staffing needs, recruit for open positions, and develop retention strategies.
3. Support change management initiatives and assist with organizational transformation efforts, including workforce restructuring and culture change programs.
4. Handle employee grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring a positive work environment.
5. Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws and industrial regulations, including handling government reports, audits, and permits.
6. Partner with senior management in developing HR strategies that align with business objectives, supporting long-term organizational goals.
7. Design and implement employee development programs focusing on skill-building, leadership, and performance improvement.
8. Review compensation structures and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.
9. Manage work permits, immigration compliance, and documentation for expatriates and foreign employees.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
2. At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
3. Hands-on experience in organizational change, restructuring, or transformation projects.
4. Good knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and regulations.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple HR functions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
7. Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
8. Good understanding of compensation structures, benefits policies, and labor laws affecting HR practices.
9. Proficiency in HRIS systems; Workday will be an advantage, along with Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Experience in managing complex employee relations issues and conducting investigations.
11. Experience with immigration processes, including handling work visas and permits is an added advantage.

1. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to employees at all levels.
2. Ability to critically assess data and derive actionable insights for program improvements.
3. Relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across the organization.
4. Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions that benefit both employees and the organization.
5. High level of integrity with respect for confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information.