Senior HR Business Partner

About The Job At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. Responsibilities Provide hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, development, and retention across Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia Partner with business leaders to understand commercial priorities and translate them into practical people strategies that support growth, productivity, and cost efficiency Act as a trusted coach and advisor to managers on workforce planning, organizational design, performance issues, and employee engagement Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases, balancing business needs with local labor law compliance and employee experience Proactively analyze workforce data, trends, and risks to identify bottlenecks and recommend actionable, business-focused HR solutions Plan, lead, and execute regional HR initiatives such as benefits rollouts, engagement programs, policy implementation, and change initiatives, ensuring minimal business disruption Support business transformation and scaling efforts by advising on talent, structure, and capability requirements Drive continuous improvement of HR processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness across countries Partner closely with HR team as a sparring partner, contributing insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions Ensure HR practices support operational excellence while remaining compliant with local regulations and aligned with regional standards Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; business or commercial exposure is an advantage 5-8 years of experience in a regional HR generalist role, preferably supporting multiple SEA markets Strong hands-on experience managing end-to-end HR operations in a commercial or fast-paced business environment Solid understanding of labor laws and employment practices in Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia Demonstrated ability to align HR initiatives with business outcomes, such as performance improvement, cost management, and capability building Proven experience advising senior leaders and influencing decisions through data, insight, and sound judgment Experience leading and executing regional HR projects with a strong focus on impact and execution Strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and communication skills Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery in a multi-country environment Why work at JBT Marel We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Commitment To Diversity Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.