HR Manager

PEOPLElogy Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLElogy Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment law and alignment with business goals.

You will partner with department heads on manpower planning, end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, performance reviews, learning plans and HRD Corp claims.

This role also drives employee relations, policy governance, HRIS maintenance, reporting, and mentoring of the HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or Psychology.
• 7+ years HR experience, including 3+ years in a managerial or lead role.
• Professional certification such as MIHRM, CHRP or SHRM-CP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead full employee lifecycle, from hiring to exit, ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment law.
• Partner with department heads on manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance reviews and learning plans.
• Manage HRIS data, payroll processing and statutory submissions; ensure accurate HR reporting.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / Business / Psychology

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll software

Job description

Key responsibilities

The HR Manager leads the full employee lifecycle, from hiring to exit, and keeps HR practices compliant with Malaysian employment law. The role partners with department heads to build a capable, engaged workforce that supports the Company's business goals.

Talent acquisition and onboarding

• Plan manpower needs with management and manage the annual headcount budget.
• Run end-to-end recruitment: job postings, sourcing, interviews, offers and reference checks.
• Design and deliver onboarding so new hires are productive within their first 90 days.

Compensation, benefits and payroll

• Process monthly payroll accuracy, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD) and HRD Corp levy submissions.
• Benchmark salaries and benefits against the market and recommend adjustments.
• Manage the annual salary review, bonus and increment exercise.

Performance and development

• Run the performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews.
• Identify training needs and build the annual learning plan, maximising HRD Corp claims.
• Support succession planning and career paths for key roles.

Employee relations and engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances, conduct and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct domestic inquiries and manage terminations fairly and lawfully.
• Run engagement surveys and turn results into action plans to improve retention.

Policy, compliance and HR operations

• Keep HR policies and the employee handbook current with the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967 and PDPA 2010.
• Maintain accurate employee records and the HR information system (HRIS).
• Coordinate occupational safety and health duties with the OSH committee.
• Prepare monthly HR reports on headcount, turnover, leave and HR costs for management.

Team leadership

• Lead, coach and appraise the HR team.
• Manage the HR department budget and external vendors such as recruiters, insurers and payroll providers.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• At least 7 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a managerial or HR generalist lead role.
• Professional certification such as MIHRM, CHRP or SHRM-CP is an advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian labour law and statutory requirements (Employment Act 1955, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp).
• Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS platforms.
• Sound judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Language: Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred, in addition to English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Personal attributes

• Approachable and trusted by employees at all levels.
• Organised, detail-minded and able to manage several priorities at once.
• Business-minded, linking HR decisions to cost and performance.