Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Sunsuria Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunsuria Berhad invites applications for a senior HR role focused on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement and employer branding. The successful candidate will partner with Hiring Managers, manage end-to-end recruitment, oversee onboarding, and drive engagement initiatives across multiple locations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant HR experience, with strong coordination skills and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, with strong exposure in Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement and/or Employer Branding.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end recruitment and partnering with Hiring Managers across different functions and levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; effective communication with employees, Hiring Managers and external vendors.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; understanding of recruitment practices, employee engagement and employer branding concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS or recruitment systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection.
• Oversee onboarding process and guide HR Executive to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and update onboarding materials and communications for accuracy.
• Coordinate with HR Operations to monitor pre-employment documentation and P-files.
• Coordinate background checks with external vendors for designated high-risk positions.
• Maintain recruitment reports, trackers and talent pipelines for workforce planning and analysis.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities aligned with the engagement calendar.
• Gather and analyze employee feedback to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with Group Branding to develop engagement materials and visuals.
• Coordinate equitable distribution of engagement goodies across locations.
• Execute employer branding initiatives; coordinate recruitment marketing activities and campus outreach.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Employee engagement

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Psychology

Tools

HRIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Incumbent is responsible for most or all the following areas:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection.

Partner with Hiring Managers to understand manpower requirements, advise on headcount requisitions (HRF), and ensure hiring is aligned with approved budget and workforce plans.

Manage and monitor recruitment activities to ensure vacancies are fulfilled within agreed timelines.

Explore and evaluate recruitment platforms, channels and sourcing strategies to improve recruitment effectiveness and talent reach.

Partner with HRBP to manage recruitment for Concord College International School, covering expatriate and local teaching positions, with strict adherence to safeguarding protocols and education regulatory requirements.

Oversee the onboarding process and provide guidance to the HR Executive to ensure onboarding activities are completed accurately, consistently and within the required timeline.

Act as a backup for onboarding activities during the HR Executive's absence to ensure continuity of operations.

Review and guide the HR Executive on updates to onboarding materials, including orientation slides and related communication materials, to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Partner with HR Operations (CCIS) to monitor pre-employment documentation and ensure completion of P-files for a smooth onboarding process.

Coordinate background checks with external vendors for designated high-risk positions in accordance with compliance and risk management requirements.

Maintain recruitment reports, trackers and talent pipelines to support workforce planning and recruitment analysis.

Employee Engagement

• Plan, coordinate and execute employee engagement activities in line with the approved engagement calendar and Company objectives.
• Gather and analyse employee feedback to identify engagement trends, improvement areas and opportunities to enhance employee experience.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of engagement initiatives and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Group Branding team to develop festive, awareness and engagement-related communication materials and visuals.
• Coordinate the equitable distribution of engagement goodies across multiple work locations to promote an inclusive employee experience.

Employee Branding

• Execute and support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the Company's employer value proposition and talent attraction efforts.
• Support HR Manager to plan and coordinate recruitment marketing activities, including career fairs, campus engagement and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Manage and maintain the Company's career page and LinkedIn page to ensure relevant, engaging and up-to-date employer branding content.
• Enhance candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey and identify opportunities to strengthen the Company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to support employer branding campaigns and recruitment-related communications.

(*) At any time, Sunsuria can review, at its own discretion, the job roles and responsibilities according to its strategy.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, with strong exposure in Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement and/or Employer Branding.

Proven experience in managing end-to-end recruitment and partnering with Hiring Managers across different functions and levels.

Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees, Hiring Managers, senior stakeholders and external vendors.

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within agreed timelines.

Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and coordination skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.

Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional HR communications and engagement content.

Good understanding of recruitment practices, employee engagement and employer branding concepts.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS or recruitment systems will be an advantage.

Willingness to participate in recruitment and engagement activities outside normal working hours, including career fairs and Company events, when required.

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Established in 1989 by Tan Sri Datuk Ter Leong Yap, Sunsuria Berhad is a dynamic publicly listed property developer engaged in diverse sectors, including construction, landscaping, education, healthcare, retail, and other strategically aligned ventures. Guided by the Group's principle of 'Building Today, Creating Tomorrow,' Sunsuria strives to leave a lasting legacy that positively impacts the economy, environment, and community. This commitment is evident in notable property projects such as Sunsuria City, a 525-acre township development in Salak Tinggi; Sunsuria Forum, Setia Alam's transformative integrated social-living hub; Bangsar Hill Park, a resort-living condominium; and others.

Established in 1989 by Tan Sri Datuk Ter Leong Yap, Sunsuria Berhad is a dynamic publicly listed property developer engaged in diverse sectors, including construction, landscaping, education, healthcare, retail, and other strategically aligned ventures. Guided by the Group's principle of 'Building Today, Creating Tomorrow,' Sunsuria strives to leave a lasting legacy that positively impacts the economy, environment, and community. This commitment is evident in notable property projects such as Sunsuria City, a 525-acre township development in Salak Tinggi; Sunsuria Forum, Setia Alam's transformative integrated social-living hub; Bangsar Hill Park, a resort-living condominium; and others.