HRA Manager

广东高义包装科技股份有限公司; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

广东高义包装科技股份有限公司 is seeking an experienced HR professional to develop and implement policies, procedures and practices in line with Malaysian labour laws. You will oversee HR operations including recruitment, attendance, leave, disciplinary matters and employee welfare.

The role involves managing expatriate and foreign worker documentation, manpower planning, industrial relations, audits, payroll processing and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and practices aligned with Malaysian labour laws.
• Manage recruitment, employee relations, attendance, leave, disciplinary matters and employee welfare.
• Provide HR advice and support to management and HODs on employee-related matters.
• Monitor manpower requirements and conduct manpower planning according to business needs.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for local and foreign workers.
• Handle expatriate and foreign worker documentation, permits, renewals, transfers and related government requirements.
• Manage compliance audits with RBA, JTK, ISO and others.
• Prepare payroll and monitor attendance, overtime, leaves and payroll deductions.
• Coordinate HR administration, welfare and company engagement activities.
• Coordinate performance management and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in HRM/BA

Job description

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and practices in line with company requirements and applicable Malaysian labour laws.

Manage the overall HR operation including recruitment, employee relations, attendance, leave, disciplinary matters and employee welfare.

Provide HR advice and support to management and HODs on employee-related matters.

Monitor manpower requirements and prepare manpower planning according to business needs.

2. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for local and foreign workers.

Work closely with HODs to identify manpower requirements and recruitment priorities.

Monitor recruitment costs, turnover and time-to-fill vacancies.

Develop recruitment strategies to attract and retain suitable candidates.

Manage expatriate & foreign worker documentation, permits, renewals, transfers and related government requirements.

3. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

Handle employee grievances, complaints, counselling and disciplinary cases.

Conduct domestic inquiry and disciplinary processes in accordance with company procedures and applicable laws.

Maintain good employer-employee relationships and promote a positive working environment.

Advise management on employment-related disputes and industrial relations matters.

4. Compliance & Audit

Ensure HR practices comply with the Employment Act 1955, relevant labour regulations and government requirements.

Coordinate and support RBA, JTK, customer, ISO and other compliance audits.

Maintain proper HR documentation and records for audit requirements.

Monitor working hours, overtime, wages, leave, benefits and employment conditions.

Ensure company policies comply with applicable statutory requirements.

Manage monthly payroll preparation and ensure accurate submission of payroll information.

Monitor attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions and leave records.

Ensure statutory contributions and payments such as EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB are properly administered.

Prepare payroll reports and resolve discrepancies with relevant parties.

6. Administration & Employee Welfare

Oversee HR administration, hostel, transportation and employee welfare matters where applicable.

Monitor hostel rules, safety, cleanliness and compliance requirements.

Manage employee welfare activities and company engagement programmes.

Coordinate company events, employee communications and HR-related activities.

7. Performance Management

Coordinate employee performance appraisal and confirmation processes.

Assist HODs in managing employee performance and development plans.

Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning.

8. HR Reporting & Analytics

Prepare monthly HR reports covering:

Headcount

Turnover

Recruitment status

Overtime

Training

Disciplinary cases

Analyse HR trends and recommend improvement actions to management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field.

Minimum 5-8 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in managing both HR and Administration functions.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment and labour requirements.

Experience handling expatriate & foreign workers is an advantage.

Experience in RBA / customer / JTK / ISO audits is highly preferred.

Good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently and handle confidential information professionally.