HR Manager/ Assistant Manager (Near MRT)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, training, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business, along with 6-8 years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities for leadership in fostering a performance-driven culture and ensuring alignment with company growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of HR experience in a financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and industry best practices.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of HR functions including Compensation & Benefits and Talent Acquisition.
• Lead employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Manage salary reviews and performance-based rewards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Labour laws knowledge

Performance management

Talent acquisition strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Job description

As HR Manager in a fast-paced financial services environment, you will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions including Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, Industrial & Employee Relations (IR/ER), and Employee Engagement. This role is key in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting workforce transformation, and aligning people strategies with the Company’s growth objectives. You are expected to provide strategic HR leadership, foster a performance-driven culture, and recommend best practices that strengthen our talent and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage salary reviews, benefits schemes, and performance-based rewards.
• Benchmark market compensation to remain competitive within the financial services sector.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll, incentive payouts, and statutory compliance.

Talent Acquisition

• Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Work closely with department heads to forecast manpower needs and build talent pipelines.

Training & Development

• Design and implement structured training roadmaps.
• Promote continuous learning and development.

Industrial & Employee Relations (IR/ER)

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and other relevant regulations.
• Handle disciplinary issues, misconduct cases, and domestic inquiries (DIs) professionally.
• Maintain harmonious employer-employee relations and advise management on IR matters.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead employee wellness and engagement initiatives in line with the company’s values.
• Champion a culture of ethics, integrity, and high performance.
• Conduct engagement surveys and propose improvement actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• At least 6 to 8 years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, as well as has high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Questions for Applicants

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have in generalist HR?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience leading agile teams?