Assistant HR Manager

CT Business Management; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced HR Manager to manage full-cycle recruitment, develop HR policies, and implement employee engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in HR, a degree in a related field, and a solid understanding of Malaysian labour laws. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably with exposure to consultancy.
• Good command of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers on manpower needs and sourcing strategies.
• Support performance management and employee engagement programmes.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Manage full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower needs and create targeted sourcing strategies. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, including niche and specialist roles. Assist in forming annual HR plans that align with business goals. Provide HR insights, talent data, and recommendations to management for decision-making. Support organisational development initiatives such as restructuring, capability building, and culture enhancement. Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower needs and create targeted sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, including niche and specialist roles.
• Assist in forming annual HR plans that align with business goals.
• Provide HR insights, talent data, and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Support organisational development initiatives such as restructuring, capability building, and culture enhancement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and policies.
• Performance Management
  • Support the implementation of performance appraisal cycles.
  • Guide managers on performance reviews, documentation, and performance improvement plans.
  • Ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance in performance practices.
• Employee Engagement & Retention
  • Plan and execute engagement programmes, team-building activities, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Analyze engagement feedback and propose actionable improvements.
  • Support retention strategies by monitoring turnover data and conducting stay/exit interviews.
• Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Provide advice to employees and managers on HR policies, disciplinary matters, and grievance handling.
  • Ensure HR practices comply with Employment Act and relevant Malaysian legislation.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with PDPA requirements.
• Payroll & HR Operations
  • Coordinate monthly payroll inputs and validate data accuracy with Finance.
  • Oversee statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp).
  • Ensure timely preparation of letters, contracts, HR reports, and manpower data.
• Talent Management & Development
  • Support competency framework development and talent mapping exercises.
  • Coordinate training needs analysis (TNA), annual training plans, and programme evaluation.
  • Track career progression, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Provide coaching support to managers on staff development conversations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably with exposure to consultancy or professional services.
• Good command of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition and talent management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills in English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia.