Assistant HR Manager (Mandarin Speaking) - Data Centre

Private Advertiser; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia's Johor region seeks an experienced HR leader to drive workforce planning, recruitment, and development initiatives. The role oversees disciplinary matters, performance cycles, and HRIS projects, ensuring PDPA and ISO compliance.

You will lead engagement programs, internal communications, recognition, and well-being efforts while partnering with management to align HR strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Learning & Development.
• Hands‑on experience managing disciplinary cases, DI, counseling, and PIP.

Responsibilities

• Support HR strategies, workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational development initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent management activities with focus on candidate experience.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, PIP, and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement, internal communications, recognition, and well-being initiatives.
• Coordinate annual performance management cycle, probation, confirmation, and reviews.
• Support HR transformation projects including HRIS implementation and process improvement.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, ISO requirements, and PDPA regulations.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Performance Mgmt

Employee Relations

Learning & Development

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Support HR strategies, workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational development initiatives.

Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent management activities while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans (PIP), and conflict resolution.

Drive employee engagement, internal communications, recognition, and well-being initiatives.

Coordinate the annual performance management cycle, including probation, confirmation, and performance reviews.

Support HR transformation projects, including HRIS implementation, digitalization, process improvement, and policy enhancement.

Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics to support business decisions.

Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, ISO requirements, and PDPA regulations.

Perform other HR-related duties assigned by the Manager or Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior HR or supervisory role.

Strong experience in Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Learning & Development.

Hands‑on experience managing disciplinary cases, domestic inquiries (DI), counselling, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).

Experience in HR projects, digital transformation, or HRIS implementation will be an added advantage.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.