Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to support its global operations in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The role involves aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering talent development, and driving organizational effectiveness. The position offers a salary of 7,500 and requires extensive experience in HR leadership within a multinational, technology-driven environment.

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Job description

[This job id 24929 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 12 Aug 2026]

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction: 

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced and strategic Principal HR Business Partner to join our team. This role partners closely with the business leaders to deliver timely & quality services and solutions to meet business objectives. You need to jointly resolve people issues with partners, upholding clear line of communication, integrity, confidentiality, impartiality and professionalism at all times. This role acts as a catalyst and proactively manages organizational effectiveness and change.

Your Job:

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Listen, understand & exceed expectations of our partners to the extent possible.

• Deliver timely & quality services and solutions to meet business objectives.

• Being a catalyst and proactively manage organizational effectiveness and change.

• Drive and align HR policies, systems, structures and work processes to the organization’s Strategic Business Thrusts and goals.

• Partner and coach line managers in key HR processes (recruitment and selection, performance management, talent management) and continuously improve HR practices/processes.

• Build and foster a culture of employee engagement to reinforce the organization’s business strategies and culture for continuous growth and improvement.

• Actively involves in strategic human resources planning with line managers to meet challenging business and operational requirements.

• Be the main point of contact for manufacturing employee relations (ER) matters and ensure fair, consistent and timely resolution of ER cases while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Analyze manpower reports for strategic workforce planning.

• Partner with BU Head of Departments to organize internal All Hands communication and employee engagement sessions.

• Organize and participate in employee team bonding activities.

• Manage the formulation and implementation of HR projects and initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all processes and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

• Any other adhoc duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or in related fields.

• Min 5 years’ of relevant experience, ideally in the semiconductor, manufacturing or electronics industry.

• Good knowledge of labour law / HR functions and processes.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact in a multi-cultural work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer focused and service oriented with a pleasant and assertive personality.

• A team player with strong analytical skills, integrity and a good understanding of HR practices and labour laws.

• Possess leadership qualities with drive, initiative and enthusiasm.

• HR hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Charismatic and possess strong leadership.

• Able to thrive under pressure.

• Result oriented with business acumen.

• A team player with strong analytical skill, integrity and a good understanding of HR practices and labour law.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely to people of all levels.

• Responsible and accountable for complying with and implementing environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) system, policies, procedures and guidelines that are applicable to your scope of work, thereby maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.    

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. 

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at or visit our official website.

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