Human Resource Executive

Kentzu Steel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced HR Manager to design and implement HR strategies that support business goals. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience, preferably in SMEs, along with a degree in Human Resources. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead an HR team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in SMEs or manufacturing.
• Experience managing foreign workers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Leading recruitment, retention, and workforce planning.
• Managing employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Overseeing performance management systems and leadership development.
• Planning compensation and benefits.
• Ensuring legal compliance and risk management.
• Managing HR team and budgets.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making skills

Advanced knowledge of labor laws

Strategic thinking

Data-driven HR analytics

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with top management in designing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals
2. Leading recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
3. Managing employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement
4. Performance management systems & leadership development
5. Compensation & benefits planning
6. Ensuring legal compliance and risk management
7. Managing HR team and budgets

Skills Required

• Strong leadership & decision‑making skills
• Advanced knowledge of labor laws and compliance
• Strategic thinking & problem‑solving
• Data‑driven HR analytics

Qualification Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to growing SMEs or manufacturing companies preferred (including management of foreign workers)
2. A degree in Human Resources is required