Assistant Human Resources Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager to support the HR Manager in managing the full spectrum of HR operations, with a strong focus on recruitment, foreign-worker management, employee relations, payroll accuracy and labour-law compliance.

The role involves manpower planning, KPI preparation, training coordination, hostel management for foreign workers, payroll review and adherence to Malaysian employment laws.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of general HR experience.
• At least 2 years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience recruiting, onboarding and managing foreign workers.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and industrial relations.
• Experience in payroll, employee relations, training, hostel management and HR compliance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to handle confidential matters professionally and work independently.
• Willing to work in Cheras.
• Proficiency in additional languages would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support manpower planning, recruitment, hiring and onboarding activities across the company’s facilities.
• Assist in preparing departmental KPIs, HR data, reports and annual budgets.
• Coordinate training-needs analysis, internal and external training programmes, records and audit documentation.
• Manage foreign-worker accommodation and hostel operations, including facilities, discipline, 6S practices, audits and compliance with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990, commonly known as Act 446.
• Support foreign-worker recruitment, onboarding, documentation and welfare.
• Ensure employee welfare, compensation and HR improvement initiatives are managed effectively.
• Review salary calculations and ensure payroll information is accurate.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws covering working hours, overtime, rest days and public holidays.
• Review and update HR policies, the Employee Handbook and ISO-related HR documentation.
• Manage employee grievances, counselling, workplace conflicts, retention initiatives and employee-relations matters.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee data and management reports.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll

Employee Relations

HR Operations

HR Compliance

Education

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager to support the HR Manager in managing the full spectrum of HR operations, with a strong focus on recruitment, foreign-worker management, employee relations, payroll accuracy and labour-law compliance.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager to support the HR Manager in managing the full spectrum of HR operations, with a strong focus on recruitment, foreign-worker management, employee relations, payroll accuracy and labour-law compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manpower planning, recruitment, hiring and onboarding activities across the company’s facilities.
• Assist in preparing departmental KPIs, HR data, reports and annual budgets.
• Coordinate training-needs analysis, internal and external training programmes, records and audit documentation.
• Manage foreign-worker accommodation and hostel operations, including facilities, discipline, 6S practices, audits and compliance with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990, commonly known as Act 446.
• Support foreign-worker recruitment, onboarding, documentation and welfare.
• Ensure employee welfare, compensation and HR improvement initiatives are managed effectively.
• Review salary calculations and ensure payroll information is accurate.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws covering working hours, overtime, rest days and public holidays.
• Review and update HR policies, the Employee Handbook and ISO-related HR documentation.
• Manage employee grievances, counselling, workplace conflicts, retention initiatives and employee-relations matters.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee data and management reports.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of general HR experience.
• At least 2 years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience recruiting, onboarding and managing foreign workers.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and industrial relations.
• Experience in payroll, employee relations, training, hostel management and HR compliance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to handle confidential matters professionally and work independently.
• Willing to work in Cheras.
• Proficiency in additional languages would be an advantage when communicating with a diverse workforce and regional stakeholders.