Assistant Manager/Manager - Human Resources

K&T Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K&T Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR functions, align policies with Employment Act 1955 and related legislation, and support business goals across sites. You will oversee recruitment, payroll accuracy, budgeting, training programs, and workforce planning, with a focus on manufacturing environments and shift-based operations.

Strong stakeholder management, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree and/or Professional Qualifications in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record leading an HR function end-to-end, ideally multi-site or full-function.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and statutory contributions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook, aligned to business goals and the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other applicable legislation
• Advise management on HR-related matters (e.g. risks, compliance, trends and industry best practice)
• Support organisational design and workforce planning in line with Business Plans
• Own end-to-end recruitment across the organisation: manpower planning, job postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboarding
• Build talent pipelines for critical manufacturing, technical, and support roles
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and (where applicable) foreign worker agencies
• Ensure payroll accuracy and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, HRDF levy etc)
• Develop and manage the HR/personnel budget; monitor headcount cost and manpower cost ratios; identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking exercises to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive and aligned to business performance outcomes
• Design and manage training & development programmes, including HRDF-claimable training

Skills

HR management

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Payroll compliance

Salary benchmarking

Training & development

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR or related field

Professional HR qualifications

Tools

HRMS

Payroll software

Odoo

MS Office 365

Job description

Develop, review and implement HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook, aligned to business goals and the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other applicable legislation

Advise management on HR-related matters (e.g. risks, compliance, trends and industry best practice)

Support organisational design and workforce planning in line with Business Plans

Own end-to-end recruitment across the organisation: manpower planning, job postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboarding

Build talent pipelines for critical manufacturing, technical, and support roles

Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and (where applicable) foreign worker agencies

Ensure payroll accuracy and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, HRDF levy etc)

Develop and manage the HR/personnel budget; monitor headcount cost and manpower cost ratios; identify cost-saving opportunities

Conduct periodic salary benchmarking exercises to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive and aligned to business performance outcomes

Design and manage training & development programmes, including HRDF-claimable training

About you

Bachelor's/Masters Degree and/or Professional Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

Proven track record leading an HR function end-to-end, ideally with multi-site or full-function ownership

Strong working knowledge of the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and statutory contribution frameworks (EPF, SOCSO, EIS)

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

High level of integrity, sound judgement, and discretion in handling confidential matters

Prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment strongly preferred, including exposure to shift-based workforce management

Proficient in HR Management Systems/HRMS and payroll software (Familiarity with Odoo is a strong advantage)

Proficient in Microsoft Office365, Data Analytics, Visualisation for reporting and presentation

Strong command of English required. Proficiency in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia is is highly advantageous for statutory liaison and communicating with the production workforce