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 empower employees, managers, and business leaders to perform at their best. This role drives HR excellence by ensuring statutory compliance, delivering people-centered solutions, and partnering with the regional Malaysia HR team to enable a consistent and positive employee experience.

What You Will Deliver

• Serve as the trusted HR partner for employees and managers in Brunei, providing timely and effective guidance on people-related matters.
• Partner with the Malaysia HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistent delivery of HR services and effective implementation of Group HR policies and practices.
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities - including onboarding, confirmation, promotions, transfers, and offboarding - ensuring accurate and timely execution in collaboration with the Malaysia People Services team.
• Lead local recruitment activities in partnership with the Malaysia Talent Acquisition team, delivering an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• Drive performance management activities, including probation confirmation, performance review cycles, and documentation, in close partnership with managers and the Malaysia HR team.
• Manage employee relations matters by providing sound guidance to managers and employees, and escalating complex cases to the Malaysia HR Business Partner (HRBP) where appropriate.
• Ensure full compliance with the Brunei Employment Order and advise business stakeholders on local employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with relevant government agencies and external stakeholders, including the Labour Department, JobCentre Brunei, Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP), Supplemental Contributory Pension (SCP), and immigration authorities.
• Manage foreign employee work pass applications, renewals, labour quota administration, and related documentation.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports that support informed business decisions and effective workforce planning.
• Drive the implementation of Group HR initiatives, policies, and process improvements across Brunei operations.
• Lead employee engagement activities and HR programmes that strengthen the employee experience and organizational culture.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll inputs, employee claims, allowances, and HR transactions.
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Human Resources Generalist experience, including recruitment, employee relations, employee lifecycle administration, and HR operations.
• Experience partnering with business leaders on HR matters; exposure to a regional or matrix reporting environment is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment legislation, and best practices, with sound understanding of the Brunei Employment Order and local statutory compliance requirements.Ability to interpret and provide practical guidance on Brunei HR practices and statutory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Human Resources.

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