Assistant Manager, HRA

Overall managing HRA team on hiring and onboarding, development of compensation strategy, Learning & Development programs; ensuring HR processes and procedures comply with local statutory regulations; overseeing administrative functions and indirect purchases for the group of companies.

Provide oversight of full-spectrum HR and admin management, offering strategic guidance for recruitment, retention, compliance, compensation, welfare, benefits, training, and development processes.

Set, develop, and implement company HR and Admin Policies & Procedures in line with company objectives and statutory requirements.

Review job descriptions, specifications, and grading in liaison with user departments, ensuring alignment with job scope and dynamics.

Handle employee relations, disciplinary issues, and other human relations matters; execute related inquiries and performance improvement programs as necessary.

Liaise with local government and institutions to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and regulations.

Develop and maintain robust administrative systems for records and office maintenance; support safety and health initiatives to foster a conducive work environment and ensure legal compliance.

Manage administrative functions related to indirect purchases supporting products and operations, including machinery/parts, sub-materials, repairs, maintenance, building, forklift, facilities, and company trucks.

Manage and control the company's general insurance, business licenses, and approvals for Malaysian and Singapore road transport authority concerning DG permits.

Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams for fleet maintenance, licenses, and permit renewals; oversee workshop sourcing for routine maintenance, services, and repairs.

Manage company documentation transmissions, controls of standard forms, and ensure ISO Quality & Occupational Safety management compliance.

Provide timely updates and proposals on policies and procedures from relevant authorities; oversee company insurance.

Perform any other ad hoc responsibilities assigned by management.

Location: Masai, Johor Bharu, or Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor branches.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies, Administration, Management, Human Resource Management, Social Science, or equivalent.

At least 5 to 8 years of experience managing human resources, general administrative controls, and indirect purchases in a manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with general insurance, licensing regulations, Malaysian labor laws, ISO auditing, documentation controls, and experience with Union Committees and IR practices is advantageous.

High integrity, ethical standards, effective team leadership, strong management skills, resourcefulness, and commitment.

Result-oriented with good HR management knowledge, awareness of trends, and statutory policies.

Fluent in English and Malay; knowledge of Mandarin and other languages is an advantage.

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Company overview: PRIMECHEM MALAYSIA SDN BHD, part of RIVERBANK GROUP, operates in chemicals manufacturing and distribution across Southeast Asia, with a history dating back to 1984, focusing on quality service and operational excellence.