Sr Manager, HR Business Partner

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

The impact you’ll make

The Senior HR Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving HR excellence across Lam Research’s Malaysia operations. This role supports business growth by aligning HR strategies with organizational goals & business objectives,  fostering a values-driven culture, and ensuring compliance with global and local employment standards. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-tech manufacturing, startup environments, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) labour requirements, and navigating complex, matrixed reporting structures.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with Lam’s business objectives and core values.
• Lead organizational development initiatives and support change management efforts.
• Operate effectively within a highly matrixed global organization, collaborating across multiple reporting lines and geographies to deliver results.
• Drive and own end to end Human Strategy planning, execution and effectiveness to enable business success that well aligned to Lam Research HR Strategy.

Talent Management & Development

• Drive talent acquisition strategies to support rapid growth and innovation.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs for the business and HR.
• Promote Lam’s “Grow” and “Lead” programs for manager capability building.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Champion a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and open communication.
• Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and diversity initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement surveys and action planning.

Other Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Drive benefits programs and wellness initiatives aligned with Lam’s Total Rewards philosophy.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead implementation and monitoring of RBA labour standards, ensuring ethical labour practices and compliance with global and local regulations.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and grievance procedures with integrity and fairness.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Optimize HR systems and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure HR effectiveness.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15-20 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in Malaysia’s high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RBA labor compliance programs.
• Startup experience in scaling HR functions and building culture from the ground up.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed reporting structure, with strong stakeholder management across local and global teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analytics.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) is a plus.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.