HR Manager

VHR Consultancy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Consultancy in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR Manager to build HR foundations, establish scalable policies, and implement end-to-end HR systems in engineering/manufacturing environments.

You will lead policy development, manage HR compliance (Malaysian Employment Act, IR), handle talent development initiatives, and oversee recruitment, payroll support, onboarding, and performance reviews, aligning HR strategy with business growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HRM or Business Admin with relevant degree.
• 5+ years in HR generalist/managerial roles.
• Experience in HR setup, system implementation, and policy writing.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, IR, and HRDC claim processes.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• HR Infrastructure Setup: Establish, digitize, and rollout end-to-end HR systems, processes, and leave management tools.
• Policy & Handbook Development: Draft, update, and implement the company handbook, SOPs, and employee guidelines in compliance with Malaysian Labor Law.
• HRDC & Talent Development: Plan the annual training budget, manage the HRDC (HRD Corp) claim and grant application processes, and oversee employee skill development.
• Full-Spectrum HR Operations: Manage recruitment, employee relations, payroll support/supervision, onboarding, performance reviews, and retention strategies.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with senior management to align HR strategies with business growth goals.

Skills

HR Generalist

Policy Development

HRIS/Systems Setup

Payroll Support

Talent Development

Strategic HR

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: HR Manager (Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Environment)

Are you a hands-on HR professional who excels at building HR foundations, standardizing policies, and setting up scalable HR systems from scratch?

On behalf of our fast-growing clients in the engineering & industrial sectors. We are seeking a versatile HR Manager to lead HR setup, compliance, talent acquisition, and organizational development.

• HR Infrastructure Setup: Establish, digitize, and rollout end-to-end HR systems, processes, and leave management tools.
• Policy & Handbook Development: Draft, update, and implement the company handbook, SOPs, and employee guidelines in compliance with Malaysian Labor Law.
• HRDC & Talent Development: Plan the annual training budget, manage the HRDC (HRD Corp) claim and grant application processes, and oversee employee skill development.
• Full-Spectrum HR Operations: Manage recruitment, employee relations, payroll support/supervision, onboarding, performance reviews, and retention strategies.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with senior management to align HR strategies with business growth goals.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Proven track record (5+ years) in HR Generalist/Managerial roles.
• Experience in HR setup, system implementation, and writing company policies/handbooks is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations, and HRDC claim processes.
• Prior experience working within an Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Technical environment is a strong plus!
• Self-starter, proactive, and capable of working independently to structure HR operations.