HR Manager(Logistics)

Zohorecruit; Klang City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and execute the human resources strategy across Malaysia’s operations, driving talent management, compliance with labour laws, employee engagement, and a high-performance culture in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The HR Manager will partner with operational leaders, providing strategic and hands-on HR support across recruitment, performance management, and workforce planning to support business growth across multiple sites in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 7–10 years of HR experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations-driven industries.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and labour practices.
• Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and partner with country leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for operational, commercial, and support roles.
• Oversee employee relations, engagement, and retention initiatives across multi-site operations.
• Direct performance management cycles, goal setting, and development planning.
• Support compensation reviews, benchmarking, and payroll coordination with finance.

Skills

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Compensation & Payroll

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business

Job description

The HR Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the company’s human resources strategy across operations in Malaysia. This role supports business growth by driving effective talent management, ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws, strengthening employee engagement, and building a high-performance culture within a fast-paced logistics environment.

The HR Manager will act as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing strategic and hands‑on HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Partnering

Partner with the Country Head of HR to implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

Advise management on organisational design, manpower planning, and workforce optimisation.

Support leadership in change management initiatives across logistics operations.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for operational, commercial, and support roles.

Develop hiring plans to support business expansion and operational needs.

Strengthen employer branding in the logistics and supply chain sector.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and morale.

Ensure consistent application of HR policies across sites and departments.

4. Performance Management & Talent Development

Oversee performance management cycles, goal setting, and appraisals.

Identify training needs and support leadership development programmes.

Build succession plans for key roles within the organisation.

5. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

Support compensation reviews, benchmarking, and benefits administration.

Work closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).

6. HR Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with Malaysian labour laws and industrial regulations.

Maintain HR policies, SOPs, and documentation standards.

Manage audits, HR reporting, and statutory submissions.

7. HR Operations & Systems

Improve HR processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.

Oversee HR administration, records management, and employee data accuracy.

Support digitalisation and HR system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of HR experience, preferably in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations-driven industries.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and labour practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment with multi-site workforce.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Hands‑on, practical, and business‑oriented HR professional.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Employee relations & conflict management