Executive, Human Resources

Sunway Medical Centre; Permatang Pauh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Penang is looking for a strategic HR Business Partner to support the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources or related field, with 1-2 years of HR experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential. This position offers a chance to play a pivotal role in workforce planning and engagement, ensuring a supportive environment for nursing staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of HR experience.
• Experienced in end–to–end recruitment and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Nursing Department.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment for nursing roles.
• Manage day-to-day employee relations matters within the nursing workforce.
• Ensure timely renewal of Nursing Annual Practicing Certificates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

To act as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Nursing Department, supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, and compliance.

Job Description

Talent Acquisition

• Handle end-to-end recruitment for nursing and assigned roles.
• Proactively build and maintain a talent pipeline, especially for nursing.
• Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure smooth integration and early engagement of new hires.

Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage day-to-day employee relations matters, particularly within the nursing workforce.
• Support disciplinary processes, grievances, and employee separations in a fair and compliant manner.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse trends, and recommend retention and engagement initiatives.

Compliance

• Manage and ensure timely renewal of Nursing Annual Practicing Certificates (APC) and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure all employees meet regulatory, medical, and legal employment requirements.
• Maintain updated Position Descriptions in collaboration with HODs.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation and record‑keeping.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, HR databases, and reports.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

Engagement

• Support and implement employee engagement initiatives aligned with nursing workforce needs.

Key Competencies & Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR experience.
• Experienced in end‑to‑end recruitment and employee relations.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.