HR Manager

Hatch Asia Consulting Pte Ltd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johor, Malaysia seeks a dedicated Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic partner and lead the local HR team. The ideal candidate will possess at least eight years of progressive HR experience, a strong understanding of Malaysian employment laws, and the ability to drive employee engagement initiatives. Responsibilities include developing HR strategies, managing payroll, and overseeing employee relations. This role is critical for supporting operational effectiveness and fostering a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Human Resources teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership teams to deliver human resources strategies.
• Lead and manage the local Human Resources team.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance with labour laws.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Our Vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish career success for our candidates.

Overdocumentation,the we continue to innovate and improve how we identify and assess talents to deliver on successful talent strategies for our clients.

This role serves as both a strategic business partner and a hands‑on Human Resources leader, supporting operations across assigned sites in Malaysia. The position works closely with senior leadership to strengthen organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, and compliance, while embedding disciplined, data‑informed people practices that support sustainable business performance. The ')role also contributes to broader regional initiatives and supports growth, transformation, and new business start‑ups.

The Challenges

Partner with site and regional leadership teams to deliver human resources strategies that improve operational effectiveness and organisational readiness.

Lead, develop, and manage the local Human Resources team, ensuring consistent execution of people strategies aligned with business priorities.

Analyse workforce and staffing metrics to identify structural gaps, cost optimisation opportunities, and capacity risks; propose and implement practical staffing solutions.

Provide expert guidance on employment legislation, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with local labour laws.

Act as a trusted advisor to line managers and department heads on all aspects of human capital management, including performance, engagement, workforce planning, and employee relations.

Oversee employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.

Manage payroll administration and annual people programmes, including performance management cycles, salary reviews, and bonus processes.

Drive employee engagement initiatives such as surveys, forums, roundtables, and company‑wide events, using insights to strengthen culture and retention.

Support business development activities, including contributing to proposals and project‑managing Human Resources components of new site launches or business start‑ups.

Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure people decisions are informed by accurateընդ data and aligned with operational realities.

Travel to operational sites as required to resolve critical issues, support leaders, and deliver training or interventions.

What It Takes

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; professional Human Resources certification is advantageous.

At least eight years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in உயர a broad‑based role within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or a similarly complex operational environment.

Strong working knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and employment regulations.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing Human Resources teams in multi‑site or fast‑paced environments.

Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner while remaining hands‑on in execution.

Strong analytical capability, with experience using workforce data and metrics to inform decision‑making and improve organisational outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the maturity to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Well‑developed problem‑solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

High integrity, sound judgement, and a collaborative leadership style aligned with building a disciplined, data‑informed people culture.

Interested candidates, please click the “Apply For This Job” Button. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality Screenshot. Priority responses will be given to candidates who are shortlisted. Employment Agency No: 11C5794

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