Assistant HR Manager - Manufacturing (Growth & Compliance)

AG STAFFING; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for promotion

Professional development

Job summary

AG STAFFING is seeking an Assistant HR Manager for manufacturing, engineering, and construction sectors. The role covers manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding and retention of local and foreign workers, and aligning HR practices with business goals.

You will oversee performance appraisals, career development, succession planning and training to raise workforce competency, while ensuring compliance with Employment, IR, OSH laws and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Studies/Administration/Management, HRM.
• English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin required to communicate with stakeholders.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS and IR/ER knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan manpower requirements, coordinate recruitment, interview, selection, onboarding and retention of local employees, expatriates and foreign workers and align HR practices with the organization's operational and business goals.
• Manage employee performance appraisal, career development, succession planning and training programmes to enhance workforce competency.
• Oversee employee resignations and onboarding processes by ensuring proper handover, exit interviews, statutory compliance, final tax settlements, and maintenance of accurate employment records to facilitate effective workforce management and business continuity.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Occupational Safety and Health legislation, and other applicable employment regulations.
• Oversee employee compensation and benefits, payroll, leave, insurance, medical benefits and statutory contributions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, counselling, conflict resolution and termination processes.
• Liaise with government authorities including the Immigration Department, Ministry of Human Resources, SOCSO, EPF, LHDN, HRD Corp and other relevant agencies.
• Oversee the application, renewal, cancellation and compliance of Employment Passes (EP), foreign workers permits and other immigration-related permits for expatriate employees and foreign workers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations governing foreign workers accommodation, welfare and employment conditions.
• Work together with Management to perform continuous review on the efficiency and effectiveness of HR systems to ensure HR systems, policies and practices serve the company’s objectives, are clearly communicated to all levels, and all employees understand and comply with the guidelines.
• Manage servers and documentation control for HR department
• Perform any other human resource and administrative duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Compensation & Benefit

Recruitment

Foreign Worker Management

Learning & Development

IR & ER

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management or equivalent

Job description

AG STAFFING is seeking an Assistant HR Manager for manufacturing, engineering, and construction sectors. The role covers manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding and retention of local and foreign workers, and aligning HR practices with business goals.

You will oversee performance appraisals, career development, succession planning and training to raise workforce competency, while ensuring compliance with Employment, IR, OSH laws and regulatory requirements.