Senior Manager, People & Culture

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, People & Culture is responsible for leading Talent Acquisition, Foreign Workforce Management, Employee Relations, and Industrial Relations for Mattel Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MMSB), while overseeing People & Culture operations for Mattel Development & Tooling Sdn. Bhd. (MDT). This role partners closely with business leaders to develop workforce strategies, build organizational capability, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture that supports business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive Human Resources experience with broad expertise in HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and Foreign Workforce Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or people leadership role, with a proven track record of leading high-performing P&C teams and partnering with business leaders to achieve organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, end-to-end recruitment of local and foreign employees, foreign workforce administration, employee relations, disciplinary and grievance management, and liaison with relevant government authorities.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, including the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, immigration requirements, and other applicable labor laws.
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume operational environment, with exposure to HRIS and P&C analytics.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive organizational performance.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion, with a resilient and results-oriented mindset.

We In MMSB cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and employees are empowered to grow, lead, and bring their best every day. As we continue our transformation journey, we are strengthening our ICE+A culture—grounded in Innovation, Collaboration, Execution, and Accountability—to build a high-performing team that delivers exceptional results together.

Guided by our tagline, "Powered by Purpose, Driven by Accountability," we are committed to fostering a workplace built on Innovation, Collaboration, Execution, and Accountability. We empower our people to grow, perform at their best, and make a meaningful impact as we inspire the next generation through the power of play.