HR & Admin Manager (Bursa Listed Co)

TRIIIO Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from CEO/CFO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bursa-Listed Group is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to lead a complete HR and administrative transformation across multi-site operations in F&B, IT retail, and central warehousing. You will establish structured HR frameworks, policies from the ground up, and act as an independent problem-solver for executive leadership.

The role requires 8+ years of HR experience with at least 3 years at manager level, strong policy setup skills, and Mandarin-English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR experience, including managerial exposure
• Hands-on policy development experience (handbooks, SOPs, compliance)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience managing foreign workers (licensing, permits, accommodation)
• Payroll and statutory compliance expertise (EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, HRDF)
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English
• Direct, concise communicator with cost-conscious, resourceful mindset

Responsibilities

• Rebuild HR policies, draft employee handbooks, SOPs, and compliance frameworks for multi-site operations
• Oversee foreign worker management including permits, quotas, and hostel compliance for ~50% foreign workforce
• Lead HR & Admin scope: supervise tenancy renewals, licenses, and insurance while guiding 2 HR Executives
• Investigate operational bottlenecks, OT disputes, and staffing ratios; escalate to C-suite when needed
• Oversee payroll accuracy and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, HRD Corp)

Job description

HR & Admin Manager (HR Transformation & Operations) | Bursa-Listed Group

Reporting Line

Group CEO & Group CFO

We are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded HR Manager to lead a complete HR and administrative transformation for a Bursa Malaysia ACE Market-listed group.

The group is undergoing an active business turnaround across multi-site F&B, IT retail, and central warehouse operations. This is not a routine maintenance role, you will establish structural HR frameworks, build policies from the ground up, and serve as an independent problem-solver for executive leadership.

The Opportunity

• Rebuild HR Policies: Draft Employee Handbooks, SOPs, and compliance frameworks for F&B, retail, and warehouse operations.
• Foreign Worker Management: Oversee permits, quota applications, and Act 446 hostel compliance for a 50% foreign workforce.
• Lead HR & Admin Scope: Oversee general admin (tenancy renewals, licenses, insurance) while guiding 2 existing HR Executives.
• Independent Problem Solving: Investigate operational bottlenecks, OT disputes, and staffing ratios, resolving issues directly before reporting to C-suite.
• Statutory & Audit Readiness: Oversee payroll accuracy and manage statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, HRD Corp)

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years at Manager level
• Hands-on policy set-up experience (employee handbook, SOPs, compliance frameworks)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices
• Practical experience managing foreign workers (licensing, permits, accommodation)
• Payroll and statutory compliance expertise (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN, HRDF)
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English
• Human-oriented, calm, and able to handle long-tenured employees during policy changes
• Direct, concise communicator with a cost-conscious, resource-optimizing mindset

Nice-to-Have

• F&B, retail, plantation, or manufacturing industry experience
• HRIS implementation or HR transformation experience

Why Join?

• Direct mentorship from an experienced CEO & CFO
• Front-row seat to business transformation and strategy execution
• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function for a growing public-listed group
• Supportive, dynamic team environment
• Career growth potential as the business expands