Group HR Leader: Talent, Compliance & Growth

JAC Recruitment International; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International is seeking a senior HR leader to drive the full spectrum of human resources for the Group in Malaysia. You will oversee manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, policy governance and employee relations across subsidiaries.

You will also manage compensation & benefits, payroll governance, HR compliance and governance with a focus on Malaysian labour laws, IR acts, and labour regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, Management or related field
• Minimum 8 years HR experience, at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience managing Group HR functions and supporting multiple subsidiaries
• Hands-on experience in compensation & benefits, industrial relations, foreign worker management and HR compliance
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and statutory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, performance management, learning & development, succession planning and employee relations across the Group.
• Develop, implement and review Group HR policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure compliance with Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and other applicable labour laws.
• Process and review monthly payroll for local and foreign employees, ensuring accuracy, timely payment and compliance with statutory and Company requirements.
• Provide HR advisory and operational support to subsidiaries to ensure consistent implementation of Group HR policies, practices and governance
• Develop and administer compensation & benefits programs, including payroll governance, salary benchmarking, bonus, increment, incentive schemes, insurance and employee benefits
• Administer HRD Corp grants, training levy claims and annual training plans.
• Oversee staff welfare programs, employee engagement activities, wellness initiatives and recognition programs to foster a positive and high-performance working environment.
• Plan and execute Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, employee volunteer activities and community engagement initiatives in line with the Group's ESG objectives.
• Manage the recruitment and administration of local and foreign employees, including work permits, immigration matters, hostel management, statutory compliance and liaison with relevant government authorities and agencies.
• Monitor manpower planning, headcount, productivity and HR analytics, and prepare periodic HR reports for Management and the Board.
• Lead performance appraisal, KPI implementation, talent development and succession planning initiatives to support business growth.
• Ensure timely submission and compliance with statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, HRD Corp and other regulatory obligations.
• Review and enhance HR processes, internal controls, HR systems (HRIS) and digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and strengthen the Company's employer branding strategy through recruitment campaigns, social media, career fairs, university engagement and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Liaise and coordinate with external consultants, recruitment agencies, training providers, auditors, legal advisers, government authorities and other stakeholders on HR, compliance and statutory matters.

Skills

Manpower planning

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance management

Learning & development

Succession planning

Employee relations

HR analytics

HRIS

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

JAC Recruitment International is seeking a senior HR leader to drive the full spectrum of human resources for the Group in Malaysia. You will oversee manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, policy governance and employee relations across subsidiaries.

You will also manage compensation & benefits, payroll governance, HR compliance and governance with a focus on Malaysian labour laws, IR acts, and labour regulations.