HR Manager (Mainland China Reporting Line)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global equipment manufacturer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an HR Manager to play a strategic role in expanding operations in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will oversee recruitment, talent development, and compliance, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders in Mainland China. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of local work experience, and fluency in both Chinese and English. This role offers the opportunity to enhance HR practices within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of local working experience in Malaysia.
• Strong background in manufacturing or factory operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic HR planning to analyze talent needs.
• Formulate and execute recruitment plans for the overseas facility.
• Design localized training roadmaps for employee development.
• Assist department heads in enhancing team engagement.
• Design and implement localized HR policies and ensure compliance.
• Optimize local salary structures for competitiveness.

Skills

Mandarin Proficiency

Bilingual Proficiency (Chinese and English)

Talent Development

Performance Management

Policy Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

HR Manager (Mainland China Reporting Line)

The client is a world‑renowned intelligent equipment manufacturer specializing in high‑tech automation solutions for the photovoltaic (PV), lithium‑ion battery, and semiconductor industries. As a global market leader, the organization operates extensive research and manufacturing hubs and is currently expanding into the Malaysian market with a new production base.

Mandarin proficiency is a must to communicate with stakeholders based in Mainland China. The role is based in Selangor and serves as a strategic partner to the Business Unit Director in the Malaysian operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Planning: Analyzing talent needs and skill requirements to support recruitment and talent development planning.
• Core Team Recruitment: Formulating and executing recruitment plans to identify, interview, and select top‑tier talent for the overseas facility.
• Talent Development: Designing localized training roadmaps, completing competency assessments, and managing personal development planning to promote employee career growth.
• Employee & Performance Management: Assisting department heads in enhancing team engagement, resolving complex workplace grievances, and managing the departmental performance appraisal cycle.
• Policy & Compliance: Designing and implementing localized HR policies and compensation structures within the Group’s framework while ensuring strict compliance with Malaysian labor laws.
• Compensation & Benefits: Optimizing local salary structures to maintain market competitiveness and internal fairness.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or above.
• At least 10 years of local working experience in Malaysia, with a strong background in manufacturing or factory operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR management.
• Bilingual proficiency with fluency in both Chinese and English (oral and written) to facilitate communication between the local site and international headquarters.

Education

Bachelor Degree