Assistant Manager, HR Business Partnering

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Human Resources serves as the primary HR partner for DKSH Brunei, leading end-to-end HR operations that support employees, managers and business leaders. The role ensures statutory compliance, delivers people-centred solutions and partners with the regional Malaysia HR team to keep the employee experience consistent.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the trusted HR partner for employees and managers in Brunei, giving timely guidance on people matters.
• Partner with the Malaysia HR Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent HR services and implement Group HR policies.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle (onboarding, confirmation, promotions, transfers, offboarding) with the Malaysia People Services team.
• Lead local recruitment with the Malaysia Talent Acquisition team and drive performance management, including probation confirmations and review cycles.
• Manage employee relations, guide managers and escalate complex cases to the Malaysia HRBP.
• Ensure compliance with the Brunei Employment Order and advise stakeholders on local employment law.
• Build relationships with government agencies such as the Labour Department, JobCentre Brunei, TAP, SCP and immigration authorities.
• Handle foreign employee work passes, labour quotas and related documentation.
• Analyse HR data, report on workforce planning and implement Group HR initiatives and process improvements.
• Run employee engagement activities and work with Payroll and Finance on payroll inputs, claims and allowances.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience covering recruitment, employee relations, employee lifecycle administration and HR operations.
• Experience partnering with business leaders; regional or matrix reporting exposure is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment legislation and the Brunei Employment Order.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills, and discretion with confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.