Senior People Business Partner
Job Description
Become part of the team powering household names like Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.
Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.
About You
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre.
We’re looking for a commercially minded
Senior People Business Partner
to join our People & Culture team!
Reporting to the
Director, Talent Business Partner ANZ & Asia
, you’ll act as a proactive, strategic partner to leaders across our Family Care SEA business, as well as be our Country HR Lead for Malaysia. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our People & Culture plans as we enter the next phase of our transformation journey.
Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:
Drive people priorities
using data and insights to focus on high‑impact opportunities.
Build talent
by leading our talent and succession planning agenda and enabling meaningful career development.
Shape culture
as we launch a new JV and embed refreshed values and ways of working.
Coach leaders
to elevate capability, performance, and team effectiveness.
Enhance the employee experience
, partnering with Talent, Total Reward and other COEs to design fit‑for‑purpose solutions and lead organizational change across a diverse workforce.
Lead employee relations
and ensure HR compliance with all regulatory requirements in accordance with local labor laws.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualification and experience:
Required Qualification & Experience
Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational management or a related field is required
Minimum 8 years of experience in HR Business Partner or equivalent role in a multinational organization.
Solid understanding in data management and storytelling
Excellent interpersonal relations skills and a successful track record of partnering with executives delivering superior business results
Experience working in highly matrixed organizations with demonstrated success leading to organizational change
Influencing and coaching at the executive level and strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to develop and align HR initiatives to accelerate achievement of strategic business objectives
Success Profile
You thrive in a
performance‑driven culture grounded in genuine care
, and you want to contribute to a company committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career growth.
You bring strong experience and passion in
culture, employee experience, and change
, with expert knowledge of HR practices and Malaysian employment law.
You’re a
self‑starter
with a track record of building trusted relationships at all levels and influencing outcomes in complex environments
You take a
data‑driven, solutions‑focused
approach and tackle challenges with positivity, pace, and commercial awareness.
You ideally hold a degree in
Business and/or Human Resources
, and you’re known for your communication, stakeholder management, and leadership influence.
You’re a
natural leader
who combines strong analytical acumen with the ability to inspire, coach, and drive results.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.
Flex That Works at ARBEX
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the
careers website
. [If unable to post via the careers site, please include local posting details]
And finally, the fine print….
For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Primary Location
Kuala Lumpur Office
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time