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PwC

Associate - Human Resource Business Partner

Kuala Lumpur

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
MY
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in Human Resources, within Human Resources, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.

Our Human Resources Administration team provides concierge and office support to all of our Internal Firm Services teams as well as plans, organises, and implements administrative systems that help support our employees.

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the HRBP Manager to drive people strategy and initiatives in partnership with local leaders and HR teams (talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, HR shared services) in line with people policies and business priorities. This includes recruitment strategy, workforce planning, talent management and employee experience.

Be a trusted liaison between staff and leaders and role model PwC’s values

Work with the businesses to identify and anticipate immediate and future people needs, and develop practical solutions

Have a point of view on people policies and practices, and be able to formulate, implement and regularly review practices to ensure we remain an employer of choice

Assist the HRBP Manager to drive the annual performance and rewards review cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, bonus allocation and salary increments.

Manage, provide advice on, and resolve employee relations issues

Ensure timely reporting to stakeholders

Ensure that all requests and questions from employees are attended to efficiently

Develop and implement staff engagement strategy incorporating best practices and data points from internal employee surveys

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
  • Share and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
  • Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
  • Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
  • Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
  • Build and maintain an internal and external network.
  • Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Preferred skills

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Fresh graduates who are keen to embark a career in HR are also encouraged to apply

1-2 years’ progressive HR experience (HR consulting, HR Generalist , HR & administration experience) gained with multinational companies ideally in fast-changing industries

HR knowledge of Malaysia local and expat employment practices and labour laws is desirable

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong business acumen

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, agile with change

Additional application instructions

Please attach the following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:

Academic certificates and transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards

A copy of your NRIC or passport

Recent passport size photo

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

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