HR Specialist, Human Resources

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital.

**Job Description**:
**Jobs Responsibilities**:

- Provide HR consultation, partnership and assistance to HR Center of Excellence (COE), Business Leaders and other relevant stakeholders in all corporate and site HR programs and its related ad-hoc projects
- Serve as business point of escalation for people and HR policy and process particularly on site’s Training and Development area
- Lead the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) process at site level and understand area of opportunity
- Work closely with Malaysia Talent Management & People Development (TMPD) COE on delivering and harmonizing the development program
- Maintain the Human Resource Training System
- Manage Training Department policies, processes and activities
- Act as an internal IMS, RBA etc auditor on behalf of HR department
- Provide advisory supports to partnering Manager/Supervisor on people matters
- Provide sound guidance, professional support and advisory to managers and employees in performance management, career development and succession planning discussions and is a sparring partner for talent development or diagnostic related issues
- Drive (cultural) change in area of responsibility
- Responsible to provide coaching to partnering Manager/Supervisor on processes including legal implications of not following a process and they are adhering to and executing the process correctly
- Proactive in understanding the partnering business units and provide advice for necessary supports
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

**Qualifications**:
**Jobs Requirements**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Degree in any discipline preferably in Social Science

**SKILL REQUIRED**:

- Well verse with Local Labor Law (Employment Act 1955, IR Act 1967,Trade Union Act), Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) etc
- The ability to blend with multi-racial and multi religion of environment
- Good communication skills and articulate in Bahasa Malaysia and English
- Approachable with strong listening and influential skills
- Be able to work independently with less supervision
- Strong analytical skill and data driven

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 5 years of related working experience
- Strong HR generalist, analytical and people/conflict management skillset
- Experience in the field of Training and Development capacity
- Exposure in Internal/External Employee Union working environment will be an added advantage

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.