HR Manager (Manufacturing)

Talent Recruit; Klang City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Klang is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a team of 7. Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of HR experience in manufacturing, fluent in English and Mandarin. This role offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with potential for changes in Saturday hours. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experienced in managing foreign workers and local employment law.
• Strong background in developing effective HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage employee relations and maintain workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and manage HR documentation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Proven HR strategy development

Employee relations management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

We are representing a client who is a well-established manufacturing company in Klang. As they are expanding, they are currently hiring an HR Manager to join the team.

This role will report to the director and will lead an HR team which consists of 7 headcounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and strategic manpower planning to ensure optimal workforce alignment with business needs
• Proactively manage employee relations, addressing concerns early to prevent escalation and maintain a positive workplace culture
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant HR documentation, records, and management reporting
• Design, implement, and manage employee development and talent growth programs
• Develop, enforce, review, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and standard operating processes (SOPs)
• Ensure full compliance with labour legislation, employment standards, and foreign worker regulations
• Handle disciplinary actions, misconduct investigations, and employee terminations objectively, consistently, and professionally
• Design, implement, and manage performance management frameworks to drive accountability and high performance
• Identify underperformance early and partner with managers to implement effective corrective and improvement plans
• Coach and guide line managers on effective people management, employee engagement, and conflict resolution
• Act as a firm, independent, and trusted advisor to management on people-related risks and organizational decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; professional HR qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 10 years HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role in manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
• Experienced in full HR spectrum and familiar with local employment law.
• Experienced in managing foreign workers including disciplinary issues and permit renewal.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective HR strategies and industrial relations.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (Due to business nature).

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Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Sat, 8:30am-1pm (Saturday half day is under review and might change to 5 days soon)

Interested candidate may apply online or email resume at [e-mail]

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.

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