Industrial training report: Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn. Bhd. / Nur Hazirah Binti Ahmad

My memorable and enlightening six-month industrial training began at Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd, where I served as a Human Resources intern within one of Malaysia's largest integrated petrochemical companies. As a final-year Human Resource Management student, this internship provided me with comprehensive exposure to HR practices in a multinational manufacturing environment, including recruitment processes, talent management, employee relations, and HR analytics. Working closely with the HR team, I assisted in coordinating training programs, managing employee data using SAP SuccessFactors, and supporting various employee engagement initiatives across the company's facilities in Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Langsat, Johor. The experience allowed me to observe how HR strategies align with business objectives in a challenging petrochemical industry, particularly during a period when the company faced market headwinds. Through my SWOT analysis, I identified opportunities for enhancing digital HR processes and employee development programs, while noting the challenges of maintaining workforce engagement during industry downturns. My recommendations focused on implementing more streamlined onboarding processes and leveraging data analytics for better workforce planning. All in all, this internship has not only strengthened my theoretical understanding of HR principles but has also provided practical insights into managing human capital in a complex industrial setting, preparing me for a career in strategic human resource management