Assistant General Manager Human Resources

HABIB Group; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR management is looking for an Assistant General Manager, Group Human Resources & Learning to oversee HR operations, manage compensation & benefits, and lead employee relations initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in HR, knowledge of labour laws, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. This role will partner with the Head of Academy to drive leadership development across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in HR operations, compensation & benefits, and industrial/employee relations.
• Sound knowledge of labour laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations across the Group.
• Develop and manage Group compensation and benefits frameworks.
• Lead Group-wide industrial and employee relations strategies.
• Partner in designing and executing learning programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and senior leaders.

Skills

HR operations expertise

Compensation & benefits management

Industrial relations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Role Purpose

The Assistant General Manager, Group Human Resources & Learning is responsible for overseeing and strengthening Group-wide HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, and Industrial & Employee Relations. The role also plays a key partnership function with the Head of Academy / Assistant General Manager, Learning & Development, to design and execute development initiatives that build organisational capability and future leadership strength.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group HR Operations

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations across the Group, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Drive standardisation of HR policies, processes, and systems across all business units.
• Ensure effective delivery of core HR processes including workforce administration, performance management, employee lifecycle management, and HR reporting.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.

2. Compensation & Benefits

• Develop, review, and manage Group compensation and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness, fairness, and internal equity.
• Oversee payroll governance, incentive schemes, and benefits administration.
• Partner with business leaders and Finance to support manpower planning and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.

3. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Lead Group-wide industrial and employee relations strategies to maintain a stable and positive workforce environment.
• Manage relationships with unions, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders where applicable.
• Provide guidance to business leaders on disciplinary matters, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Drive proactive employee engagement and risk mitigation strategies.

4. Learning & Development Partnership

• Partner closely with the Head of Academy / AGM, Learning & Development in designing and executing development programmes.
• Support learning initiatives ranging from general workforce skills to advanced leadership and management development.
• Align capability development with the Group’s strategic priorities and future talent needs.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and leadership readiness across the organisation.

5. Leadership & Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and senior leaders on HR operational, people, and workforce matters.
• Lead and develop HR teams to deliver high-quality services across the Group.
• Support Group-wide HR transformation and change initiatives as required.

Key Competencies & Capabilities

• Strong expertise in HR operations, compensation & benefits, and industrial/employee relations
• Sound knowledge of labour laws and regulatory frameworks
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong people-development focus