HR Manager / HR Business Partner

Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company based in Johor, Malaysia, seeks an HR Manager / Human Resources Business Partner. This strategic role involves managing HR operations, partnering with leadership, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment laws. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-8 years of HR experience, particularly in engineering or regulated industries. Excellent communication and a strategic mindset are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of HR experience, preferably in regulated industries.
• Able to work independently and confidently with senior leadership.
• Experience in handling high-value specialist and technical employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations while supporting leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws.

Skills

HR operations background

Strategic advisory skills

Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

The HR Manager / Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for managing end-to-end human resource operations while acting as a strategic partner to leadership. The role ensures that people, structure, and capability are aligned with aircraft development programs, regulatory requirements, and organizational growth.

This position combines hands-on HR execution with strategic people advisory, supporting a highly technical and regulated organization.

Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Compliance: Employment contracts, onboarding, confirmation, and offboarding; Payroll coordination, leave administration, and employee records; HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook; Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and statutory requirements; Handle employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary processes; Maintain accurate and confidential HR documentation
2. HR Business Partnering & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on people-related matters; Support leadership in organizational structure and role clarity; Performance management and corrective actions; Promotions, role changes, and succession planning; Balance business urgency with compliance, risk, and employee impact; Develop and manage workforce plans aligned with aircraft development and certification phases; Engineering, CAMO, quality, manufacturing, and support functions; Support recruitment strategy for highly specialized technical roles; Contractors, consultants, and foreign experts; Advise management on manpower cost, headcount planning, and hiring priorities
3. HR Governance & Workforce Planning: (Note: content consolidated from numbering to maintain clarity while preserving original information)
4. 4. Performance Management & Capability Development: Execute performance management frameworks (KPIs, appraisals); Update role grading, job architecture, and career pathways, particularly for technical staff; Support managers in addressing performance issues and developing team capability
5. 5. Culture, Engagement & Change Management: Promote a professional, accountable, and safety-oriented work culture; Support people aspects of organizational change, including rapid scaling, team restructuring, and integration of external specialists; Act as a neutral and trusted point of contact for employees and management
6. 6. External & Specialist Engagement: Support engagement and management of freelancers, contractors, and consultants; Foreign technical specialists; Ensure clarity of contractual terms, scope of work, and HR governance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5-8 years of HR experience, including:
• Strong HR operations background
• HR Business Partner or strategic advisory exposure
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, aviation, or regulated industries is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws
• Able to work independently and confidently with senior leadership
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability
• Strong judgement, discretion, and professionalism
• Comfortable handling high-value specialist and technical employees
• Clear, firm, and effective communication skills
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