HR Manager I

Hudson Talent Solutions; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An HR consulting firm based in Johor Bahru seeks a seasoned HR leader to manage and enhance their HR functions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in Mandarin, Malay, and English to navigate local compliance and engage a diverse workforce. This role offers opportunities to shape talent management initiatives and improve employee engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proficient in reading and writing Malay for local compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and time prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a top-tier HR function.
• Consult with management to improve results.
• Develop relationships to enhance employee engagement.
• Design and implement effective hiring and retention strategies.
• Ensure local program compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent in Mandarin

Adept at multi-tasking

Fluent in Malay

Fluent in English

Education

4-year degree

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively at all levels and with key leaders to build and manage a “best in class” HR function.
• Serve as a strategic business partner and consult with local management team to identify issues, root causes and make recommendations to improve results.
• As the leader of Employee Relations, develop relationships with a multicultural workforce to help build employee engagement, evaluate and resolve issues and maintain a union free environment.
• Further professionalize the talent management initiative. Support the design and implementation of cost effective and “best in class” recruiting, employee development and retention strategies that support the business and build a culture focused on productivity, safety, service and quality.
• Develop and ensure compliance with local programs and policies that support short and long-term business goals.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
• Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist
• Often leads the work of project teams; may formally train junior staff
• Oversee distribution of Employer Brand, Social Media (internal and external) Diversity Efforts, and overall candidate experience to include bringing forth ideas and best practices. Partner internally with various functions in order to execute on innovative and cost-effective efforts that support talent acquisition objectives and accelerate our ability to attract and engage top talent.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a 4-year degree;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at multi-tasking, time prioritization with an eye for detail;
• Fluent in Mandarin, Malay and English communication
• Proficient in reading and writing Malay to handle local government documents and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong stakeholder management with a can-do attitude
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance