Junior Onboarding & Offboarding Specialist (HR Shared Services)

Position Summary

To lead and manage the HR Operations team in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant HR services across the Hire-to-Retire lifecycle for the APAC and EMEA regions. The Senior Team Lead ensures operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement while playing a critical role in the successful establishment, stabilization, and long-term sustainability of the APAC HR Shared Services Centre (HRSS).

Scope of Role

APAC & EMEA regional coverage (Rest of Asia, China, and EMEA markets).

Direct supervision of HR Operations Specialists and Team Leads in the Hire-to-Retire process areas.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Operations team to achieve service delivery targets and continuous skill enhancement.
• Oversee workload planning, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Drive adherence to SLAs, process quality, and customer satisfaction standards.

Service Delivery & Process Management

HRSS Setup & Sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Reviews

Continuous Improvement

Organizational Relationships

Reports to : Senior Team Manager – HR Operations

Direct Reports :

Indirect Reports (through Direct Reports) :

Dotted Line (Matrix) Reports :

Location

Primary Location : Penang, Malaysia

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR Shared Services or HR Operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Proficient in HCM platforms (Oracle, SuccessFactors) and Case Management Systems.

Strong knowledge of APAC and EMEA HR statutory requirements and operational best practices.

Experience in process improvement, project coordination, and team leadership.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.

Languages

English + at least one additional language (Vietnamese / Japanese / Korean / Filipino / Hindi).

Competencies

Leadership : Inspires and develops a high-performing team while driving operational excellence.

Customer Focus : Ensures a positive employee experience through quality service delivery.

Analytical Thinking : Uses data to identify issues and drive solutions.

Collaboration : Engages effectively with stakeholders across regions and functions.

Continuous Improvement : Champions process and service enhancements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & SLAs

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It\'s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies : We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It\'s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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