Assistant Manager Human Resources

BIG PHARMACY; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare company in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead recruitment and provide HR generalist support. This role involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with Malaysian labor laws, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 5-6 years of HR experience with hands-on recruiting, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to a positive workplace culture while ensuring robust people operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 6 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to recruitment.
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end hiring.
• Good knowledge of Malaysia Employment Act and labour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for the Southern Region.
• Prepare and post job advertisements and coordinate interviews.
• Track probation periods and support performance review processes.
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees in the Southern Region.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Lead and support end-to-end recruitment for the Southern Region while providing HR generalist support to ensure smooth people operations, regulatory compliance, and positive employee engagement.

Recruitment & Hiring

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for the Southern Region (Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor), including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Prepare and post job advertisements; shortlist candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective hiring decisions.
• Maintain accurate budgeted headcount reports, recruitment records and provide regular hiring progress updates.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding processes, including preparation of offer letters, employment contracts, and new-hire orientation.
• Track probation periods and support performance review processes.
• Administer leave records and employee documentation.>

HR Generalist & Employee Support

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees in the Southern Region.
• Handle HR queries, basic employee relations matters, and day-to-day people operations.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurate, updated, and compliant.

Compliance & HR Initiatives

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and Malaysia labour laws.
• Support employee engagement activities and HR initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 - 6 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to recruitment and generalist functions.
• Hands‑on experience managing end-to-end hiring.
• Good knowledge of Malaysia Employment Act and labour regulations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple roles and tight hiring timelines.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work independently.