HR Supervisor (1-yr Contract)

Avery Dennison; Local Authority Kulim Hi-Tech Industrial Park; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is hiring an HR Supervisor for its Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia operations. You will lead Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, foreign worker management, and shop floor hiring to drive HR excellence on site.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience in manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will partner with department heads to ensure compliant HR processes and effective workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration or equivalent
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good leadership skills
• Good English ability, both written andoral

Responsibilities

• L&OD management: Execute site annual training roadmap based on organizational needs and competency gap analysis.
• C&B management: To analyze the compensation and benefits structure and 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 work closely with payroll providers to administer monthly salary administration and payroll processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for expatriate and 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.
• Audits follow up: Partner with department and HR members to follow audits and find out the solution.
• Others: Other work that is assigned by his/her superior.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

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 .

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 expatriate and 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.

Audits follow up:

• Partner with department and HR members to follow audits and find out the solution.

Others:

• Other work that is assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

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

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

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).

Good sense of Human Resources.

Good English ability, both written andoral.

Good leadership skills.

Ability to work under stress.

Good communication skills in both written and verbal.

Proactive and highly responsible attitude.

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.