HR Manager

Ha Li Fa; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks an experienced HR Manager to enhance human capital operations at their Singapore and Malaysia plants. The role involves recruiting, employee engagement, compliance, and driving workplace culture. Ideal candidates will possess over five years of relevant HR experience and a strong grasp of labor laws.

Benefits

Career development programs

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRBP or HR Manager experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and payroll systems.
• Proven track record in driving talent strategies and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Reduce time-to-fill for open roles, ensuring quality of hire.
• Lead employee engagement and improve workplace culture.
• Achieve top-tier audit compliance in HR practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce in the food manufacturing sector? We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Manager to join our team and drive excellence in human capital operations across our Singapore and Malaysia plant.

Key Responsibilities

Are you passionate about shaping a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce in the food manufacturing sector? We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Manager to join our team and drive excellence in human capital operations across our Singapore and Malaysia plant.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Staffing

• Reduce time-to-fill for open roles, especially business-critical positions.

• Ensure quality of hire through structured onboarding, performance tracking, and review metrics.

• Monitor and lower new hire turnover, fostering long-term retention from day one.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Lead employee engagement and improve workplace culture.

• Maintain a healthy turnover rate, below industry benchmarks.

• Drive the retention of high performers via targeted career planning and recognition programs.

Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Achieve top-tier audit compliance in HR practices across local labor regulations.

• Resolve employee grievances promptly, targeting minimal grievance resolution time.

• Maintain a low incident rate involving non-compliance, harassment, or workplace conflicts.

Performance & Development

• Drive 100% completion of performance reviews across all departments.

• Ensure high training completion rates for mandatory and developmental programs.

• Promote internal mobility and raise the internal promotion rate.

Operational Excellence

• Optimize HR cost per employee while ensuring service excellence.

• Monitor and manage absenteeism to remain within defined thresholds.

• Resolve payroll and benefits queries swiftly and accurately.

Workplace Culture & Relations

• Uphold high resolution rates of employee complaints with empathy and fairness.

• Build strong partnerships with managers and improve manager satisfaction scores.

• Boost participation in engagement activities, wellness, and community programs.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records, ensuring legal and data protection compliance.

• Deliver timely HC reports to leadership as per monthly/quarterly cycles.

• Create and improve data integrity scores in all HR systems and analytics.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of HRBP or HR Manager experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of local labor laws, payroll systems, and compliance requirements.

• Proven track record in driving talent strategies and organizational development.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence across functions and manage change effectively.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a human resources manager? How many years of recruitment experience do you have? How many years of payroll experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have with change management? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 51-100 employees

The Company :

Ha Li Fa Pte Ltd, founded in 1987 and established in 1993, was brought to life by Mrs. Ang's belief that a family's prosperity is firmly rooted in the solidarity of its members. She clearly conveyed this message to her children resulting in their passionate involvement, ever since childhood, in the production of fishballs.

Since its inception, Ha Li Fa Pte Ltd, through its "BoBo" brand, has gained a firm foothold in local and international markets. Its logistic network and production processes are well developed to deliver high-quality products that cater to changing consumer tastes and demands. After all, being customer driven has always been at the core of the BoBo brand.

The Company :

Ha Li Fa Pte Ltd, founded in 1987 and established in 1993, was brought to life by Mrs. Ang's belief that a family's prosperity is firmly rooted in the solidarity of its members. She clearly conveyed this message to her children resulting in their passionate involvement, ever since childhood, in the production of fishballs.

Since its inception, Ha Li Fa Pte Ltd, through its "BoBo" brand, has gained a firm foothold in local and international markets. Its logistic network and production processes are well developed to deliver high-quality products that cater to changing consumer tastes and demands. After all, being customer driven has always been at the core of the BoBo brand.

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