HR Manager (Malaysia-KL)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR Manager/Senior HR Manager to oversee HR functions across the retail entertainment sector. This pivotal role involves talent acquisition, employee relations, and managing a small HR team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Malaysian employment laws and a proven track record in recruitment. Effective communication skills are essential, and experience in retail is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven track record in Talent Acquisition.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and local languages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations focusing on Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations.
• Drive recruitment efforts to ensure staffing across Malaysia.
• Manage payroll checking for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices

Talent Acquisition

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable working independently

Experience in retail sector

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Manager / Senior HR Manager

Industry: Retail Entertainment

Location: Malaysia

About the Role

We are partnering exclusively with a leading client in the retail entertainment industry to identify an experienced and versatile HR Manager / Senior HR Manager. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions and play a key part in ensuring business success through effective people strategies. The role will manage a lean HR team of two executives and report directly to regional stakeholders, including close collaboration with leadership based in Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations with a focus on Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and HR Policy implementation.
• Drive recruitment efforts to ensure all sites across Malaysia are consistently well-staffed, addressing current hiring challenges with resourceful and creative solutions.
• Manage payroll checking and ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 HR Executives to deliver efficient and effective HR support to the business.
• Partner with business leaders and operations teams to align HR strategies with business goals, while balancing assertiveness with collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support and contribute to organizational transformation, change initiatives, and continuous improvement of HR processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-driven, hands-on, and comfortable working independently in a lean team setup.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven track record in Talent Acquisition, with the ability to source and attract talent through creative and effective strategies.
• Preferably with experience in the retail sector at some point in their career.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and local languages, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the region.
• Confident, assertive, and capable of constructively challenging operations while being supportive and collaborative.
• Experience working in organizations undergoing transformation or change, with the resilience to adapt and drive HR initiatives in evolving environments.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

• Successful staffing and retention across all Malaysian sites, ensuring the business remains adequately resourced to operate effectively.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770