HR Supervisor

Smartrac Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia is seeking an HR Supervisor to ensure compliance with local and international HR standards. The role focuses on learning and development, compensation and benefits, foreign worker management, and shop floor hiring.

You will oversee training roadmaps, manage payroll liaison, conduct interviews, and partner with department heads on workforce planning while maintaining high integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience and team management in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Employment Act 1955 and statutory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• L&OD Management: execute site annual training roadmap and assess competency gaps.
• C&B Management: analyze compensation structure and participate in benefits reviews.
• Payroll liaison: work with payroll providers to administer salaries monthly.
• Foreign national management: oversee work permits, visas and renewals.
• Liaise with agencies and immigration offices on policy changes.
• Workforce planning with department heads and create job descriptions.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, and manage offers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Join our manufacturing team in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. We're seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable HR Supervisor to ensure our operations meet stringent local and international standards for human resources.

The position function focuses on driving operational excellence in Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, foreign worker management, and shop floor hiring.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

L&OD Management:

Execute site annual training roadmap based on organizational needs and competency gap analysis.

Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external training vendors, develop internal training capabilities for knowledge sharing.

Track training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms.

C&B Management:

To analyze the compensation and benefits structure of the Company to ensure appropriate compensation across all departments and to participate in Employee Benefit Review exercise.

To review and manage salary structure, job analysis and evaluation, job grading, compensation and benefits surveys and compensation programs to align to Company’s reward and retention strategy.

To work closely with payroll providers to administer monthly salary administration and payroll processes accurately and timely.

Act as the primary point of contract for all matters related to foreign national employees.

Manage end-to-end work permit, visa, and residence permit applications and renewals in compliance with local immigration laws.

Liaise with agencies and immigration offices to stay updated on policy changes affecting foreign employment.

Partner with department heads to conduct workforce planning and create accurate job descriptions.

Conduct interviews, coordinate assessment centers, and manage the offer negotiation and closing process.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of working experience and team management experience in the related field and manufacturing environment.

Knowledge: Good knowledge of Employment Act 1955 and statutory requirement and law.

Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and develop effective solutions.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams, external and internal.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Attributes: High level of integrity, ethics, and attention to detail.

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing regulatory landscapes.

Good sense of Human Resources.

Good English ability, both written and oral.

Good leadership skills.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.