Assistant Manager, HR

• Overseeing and ensuring accurate and timely processing of the organization's payroll
• Managing the end-to-end payroll cycle, including salary, bonus, and benefits administration
• Maintaining and ensuring integrity of employee master data
• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies and SOPs, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle
• Actively participating in HR projects, particularly those focused on process improvement including but not limited to changes in payroll vendor services and other aspects of HR Operations automations
• Driving initiatives within the HR Operations - Business Process Redesign project, focusing on Payroll, Time, and Attendance

• Supporting the Head of HR and Education in fostering a positive workplace culture through effective employee communication and engagement initiatives
• Assisting in embedding Sephora's purpose and values across the organization

• Managing HQ relevant employee relations issues and providing guidance to line managers based on established policies
• Ensuring HR activities and advice complies with relevant business policies, ethical standards, legal obligations, and legislation
• Communicating and supporting the implementation of changes to HR policies and disciplinary procedures
• Collaborating with Asia HR on the implementation of market-specific Ethics and Compliance policies and investigations support

• Supporting the Head of HR and Education in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with Sephora's business objectives
• Building collaborative relationships with business leaders to understand and address their people-related needs
• Utilizing HR analytics to provide insights for people-related decisions and talent movement
• Partnering with Department Heads to support organizational and people capability development
• Assisting the Head of HR and Education with change management practices

• Administering the Annual Performance Review, Annual Salary Review, and Promotion Cycles
• Supporting the development and execution of talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies
• Assisting in recruitment efforts and promoting Sephora's employment brand initiatives
• Supporting identification of key talent and succession planning initiatives
• Providing coaching to People Leaders Performance Review, PIP) as guided by HR leadership

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience as a HR generalist, with experience in the areas of payroll
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law and regulations and HR practices
• Hands-on and solution-oriented with a strong ability to manage complex HR operational processes
• Entrepreneurial spirit and able to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous stakeholders
• An advocate for people engagement and development
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit

• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead

• Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

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