HR Specialist (Factory)

OBS BAISHENG SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chinese medical device firm seeks an HR Manager to establish local recruitment strategies and manage the full-cycle hiring process. Responsibilities include benefits administration, employee relations, and liaison between local staff and headquarters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate bilingual proficiency and a strong understanding of Malaysian labor regulations. This role is vital for supporting the factory's operational objectives in Johor Bahru.

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, including job posting to onboarding.
• Familiarity with Malaysian labor laws and employee benefits administration.
• Ability to manage employee relations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop local recruitment strategies for factory roles.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and candidate onboarding.
• Administer employee benefits programs per local laws.
• Handle immigration and visa matters for expatriates.
• Implement HR policies that comply with local regulations.
• Manage employee relations and retention initiatives.
• Liaise between local employees and headquarters.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Recruitment strategy

Job description

A leading Chinese medical device firm expands to Malaysia!

1. Develop and execute local recruitment strategies to attract qualified factory staff (production, technical, administrative roles) and build a talent pipeline aligned with the factory’s expansion plan.

2. Manage full-cycle recruitment: job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding for local hires.

3. Administer employee benefits programs (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, health insurance, annual leave) in compliance with Malaysian labor laws, and coordinate with Chinese headquarters on global benefit frameworks.

4. Handle immigration and visa matters for expatriate staff (if applicable) and ensure all employee documentation (work permits, contracts, etc.) is complete and compliant.

5. Establish and implement HR policies/procedures tailored to local regulations while aligning with the company’s global standards.

6. Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and staff retention initiatives.

7. Act as the key liaison between local employees and Chinese headquarters, facilitating effective communication through bilingual proficiency.

8. Maintain accurate HR records and reports, and support the factory’s overall operational objectives through effective HR management.

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