HR Specialist (ER & IR)

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Lead disciplinary processes, investigations, and workforce restructuring activities with strong governance.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to local labor laws (Malaysia focus).

1. HR Operations, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Malaysia labour laws and statutory requirements, including audits and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee HR processes including compensation planning, benefits, payroll collaboration, and policy governance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management standards across HR operations.

1. Change Management & Transformation

• Lead HR related transformation initiatives (e.g., M&A integration, restructuring, digital HR).
• Support change management programs to ensure workforce readiness and adoption.
• Promote a culture of agility, continuous learning, and innovation.
  
  

1. Stakeholder & Regional Collaboration

• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to align policies, frameworks, and talent programs.
• Drive cross-country initiatives and best practice sharing across APAC.
• Engage with external stakeholders (government agencies, industry bodies, vendors) where relevant.

1. HR Reporting and Dashboard

• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights for leadership decision-making.
• Develop and manage HR reporting and dashboards to provide accurate, data-driven insights that support strategic business and talent decisions.

1. Strategic HR Advisor

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving HR strategies aligned with business transformation and growth.
• Translate business priorities into actionable HR initiatives to enable productivity, innovation, and scalability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an MNC environment.
• Strong experience in HR operations including Employee Relations, talent management and employee life cycle.
• Proven track record in strategic HR leadership and business partnering.
• Strong understanding of Malaysia labour law and industrial relations practices.

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