Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

Thinking about your future? So are we. We’re working hard to deliver energy to the world today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. As a valued member of our early career programmes in Malaysia, you will work with us to shape the future of our organization. ​

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Why join bp? ​

Our industry moves quickly. To remain at the forefront, we need to invest – in people and their development, not just research and technology. We’re committed to unlocking people’s potential, so you can do your best work, and we can all stay ahead of the game. For this reason, we invest in nurturing exceptional talent, including people like you. When you join, you’ll be part of a company committed to growing our business – and your career.   We operate as ‘one’ at bp and believe that building strong relationships is key to your success. Through our network, we have some amazing business resource groups with representations in various countries across the globe. These are aimed at creating a sense of belonging and making sure that our people feel seen, connected and supported – all while empowering you to feel a part of our inclusive world. 

bp Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, we operate bp’s FBT organisation which is an integrated part of bp. Guided by our bp beliefs, our people are working hard to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Join our team, and develop your early careers in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Your early careers program  

People & Culture will follow a structured development offer to accelerate the acquisition of foundational technical skills, experience and knowledge, and application in the business world. The programme supports transition from university to discipline professional and provides a framework of ‘non-technical’ skills to support building personal effectiveness skills.

Early careers experience at bp 

Our graduate program is for 3 years. During this time, you will be given breadth of experience, and development assignments typically consist of three rotations in different parts of the business. allowing experienced personnel to be gained in our People & Culture team. You will have a dedicated support network to provide guidance on the programme, advice on career development, and answer your questions. You will be part of the wider bp early careers community, with events, socials, and the opportunity to network across bp. A dedicated P&C onboarding journey, giving you the fundamental P&C skills before you begin your formal rotations. You will have a technical roadmap for your discipline, which lays out the technical competencies you are working towards. You will have the opportunity to participate in Elevate to build your enabling and interpersonal skills

About the discipline: People, Culture & Communications

At bp, our people are our most valuable asset. The People, Culture & Communications (PC&C) function fosters a diverse, inclusive culture where everybody can thrive. As part of an integrated energy company, PC&C is embarking on a major transformation to be more competitive, responsive, and customer-focused.

We’re investing in key locations such as India, Hungary, Malaysia, and Brazil, offering an exciting but challenging opportunity to shape a fast-moving PC&C function, building teams and structures and driving continuous improvement.

The People & Culture (P&C) team in Malaysia plays a pivotal role in shaping a workplace where individuals thrive and business goals are met with excellence. We have existing 150+ team members coming from diverse background in delivering exciting & strategic people solutions that reflect bp’s values and ambitions. From employee & line manager advisory, payroll operations, strategic talent acquisition, rewards & benefit advisory, regional partnering squad to data analytics and data science, countless learning opportunities for driven, ambitious enthusiasts individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. In the upcoming August 2026 month, you will be given hands on opportunities to learn operations and projects with various P&C Advisor, through job rotations and job shadowing.

Potential key rotational areas. Durations and assignment of rotation areas are decided by considering company directions and candidate’s competencies.

Talent Acquisition

• Assist in recruitment campaigns, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• Support employer branding and campus outreach initiatives.

HR Operations

• Learn HRIS systems and support employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, data management).
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice to employees queries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support queries related to compensations query, benefits administration, and analysis.

Employee Relations & Line Manager support

• Support grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support Line manager queries in relation to organizational effectiveness, organizational change, employee development and movement.

HR Analytics

• Analyse HR metrics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.

Payroll Operations

• Understand in and out of running a compliant payroll operation.

Partnering related projects

• Participate in assigned projects from business partnering team.

Role and responsibilities 

• Participate actively in each rotation, completing assigned tasks and projects and deliver expected results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across PC&C functions, across centers and geography.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within HR processes.
• Contribute to cross-functional HR projects such as process improvement, digital transformation, or employee experience initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned projects during each rotation and present outcomes to stakeholders.

Requirements

• To apply to this role, you will preferably need a 3.2 CGPA and above, or equivalent in human resources, (or related fields is desirable)
• Strong analytical skills and logic thinking
• Good people and communication skills
• Excellent team player, ability to quickly build relationships across a broad spectrum of teams
• Thrives in ambiguity and can change direction based on insights
• Is curious and asks questions; has courage to bring in different thinking and is open to possibilities 
• Focused on learning, gives and receives feedback and invites difference of opinion
• Candidates that can join on 3rd August 2026 only will be considered

Location 

You will be based in our Kuala Lumpur office. 

Legal Disclaimer:  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an adjustment/ accommodation related to the recruitment process, please inform your placement coordinator.  

Please note the following when applying:   

• You can only apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.    
• Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before any stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.