Assistant HR Manager

Uue Holdings; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowances

Medical Benefit

Training & Development Program

Job summary

Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd (KFESB) is seeking an HR professional to support workforce planning and end-to-end recruitment for HQ and project sites in Malaysia. You will coordinate with project managers, monitor lead times, and build talent pipelines for critical roles.

You will handle employee relations, ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws, liaise with government bodies, and contribute to performance management and HR reporting. Prior multi-site HR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and labour laws.
• Experience in multi-site workforce management (HQ and project sites).
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer HR policies and SOPs.
• Experience in payroll verification, compensation, benefits, and statutory contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in workforce planning aligned with business growth and project requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process: ads, screening, interviews, onboarding.
• Coordinate with project managers to fulfill manpower for HQ and sites.
• Monitor recruitment lead time and develop talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and guidance on HR issues.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and liaise with government agencies (JTK, PERKESO, KWSP).
• Support performance management systems, KPI monitoring, and employee appraisals.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze workforce data for management decisions.
• Assist in payroll verification and administer benefits, leave, and statutory contributions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development programs.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and best practices across the organisation.
• Maintain HR records and support digital HR/ERP implementations.
• Monitor ISO management systems compliance and statutory audits.
• Oversee daily HR operations and supervise HR Executives and admin staff.

Skills

Labour law knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Analytics & reporting

Stakeholder management

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Diploma / Bachelor Degree in HRM or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assist in workforce planning aligned with the Company's business growth and project requirements.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertisements, candidate screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.

Coordinate with project managers and department heads to fulfill manpower requirements for headquarters and project sites.

Monitor recruitment lead time and develop talent pipelines for critical and technical positions.

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, and provide guidance on employee relations issues.

Ensure full compliance with the Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other applicable labour legislation.

Liaise with government agencies including JTK, PERKESO, KWSP, and other statutory bodies on HR-related matters.

Support the implementation of performance management systems, KPI monitoring, and employee performance appraisal processes.

Prepare HR reports, analyse workforce data, and provide recommendations to Management for strategic decision-making.

Assist in payroll verification and administer employee compensation, benefits, leave, insurance, and statutory contributions.

Identify training needs, coordinate learning and development programmes, and maintain employee training records.

Develop, review, and implement HR policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best HR practices across the organisation.

Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records, and support the implementation of digital HR or ERP systems.

Ensure HR compliance with company policies, ISO management systems, and statutory audit requirements.

Monitor foreign worker documentation, work permits, renewals, hostel compliance, and other regulatory requirements where applicable.

Oversee daily HR operations including attendance, leave administration, onboarding, offboarding, and employee database management.

Supervise HR Executives and administrative personnel to ensure efficient delivery of HR services.

Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.

Support organisational development, change management initiatives, and HR strategies aligned with the Company's business expansion.

Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management from time to time.

Authority :

NIL

Academic Qualification :

Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Skills & Experience :

Strong knowledge of the Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant labour laws.

Experience in the construction, engineering, utilities, or infrastructure industry is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to manage and coordinate a multi-site workforce, including headquarters and project sites.

Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Leadership capability with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.

Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to facilitate communication with stakeholders and business partners.

Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd (KFESB) is a Malaysian company that was founded in 2009 and has since grown from its modest origins. The company's commitment to improvement and innovation is evident in its constant efforts to enhance company management, project management practices, and equipment offerings. KFESB's journey began with providing traditional horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services primarily for telecommunication cables, and it now provides comprehensive solutions for various sectors, including fiber optics, power cables, telecommunications, and more.

Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd (KFESB) received two medals of honor from the Golden Eagle Award of Nanyang Siang Pau Malaysia, including “Malaysia Top Five Excellent Awards of the Year” and “Malaysia Top 100 Excellent Enterprises”. KFESB was honored with the “Malaysia Outstanding SME 2020 Award” by the Golden Bull Award, in recognition of its rapid growth, continued development, and expansion.

Registration No.: 0846046-M

Industry : Engineering, Utilities

Company Size : 51 - 200 Employees

Benefits & Others :

• Allowances
• Medical Benefit
• Training & Development Program

Average Processing Time : 7 Working Days