Human Resource Executive/Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive HR strategies and act as an IR specialist during workforce restructuring. This role involves leading compliance with labour laws and handling disciplinary matters. Candidates should have a proven track record in HR leadership, particularly in turnaround environments, coupled with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A high level of professionalism and resilience is essential for success in this high-pressure role.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience, preferably in distressed, turnaround, or restructuring situations.
• Strong IR specialist experience, including hands‑on handling of disciplinary actions and labour disputes.
• Sound knowledge of labour laws, employment regulations, and IR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and IR strategies aligned with business needs.
• Support management in stabilising workforce and employee relations.
• Act as the IR specialist, handling disciplinary matters and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Guide the HR team through organisational change.
• Manage recruitment and performance management.
• Drive initiatives to maintain morale and engagement.

Skills

HR leadership experience

IR specialist experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Lead HR and IR strategies aligned with business needs, including managing a distressed and turnaround environment.

Support management in stabilising workforce, compliance, and employee relations during restructuring or recovery.

Act as the IR specialist, handling disciplinary matters, grievances, misconduct cases, and labour disputes.

Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations, and statutory requirements.

Guide and support the HR team through organisational change.

Manage recruitment, manpower planning, and performance management aligned with current business priorities.

Drive focused initiatives to maintain morale, engagement, and a professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR and IR strategies aligned with business needs, including managing a distressed and turnaround environment.

• Support management in stabilising workforce, compliance, and employee relations during restructuring or recovery.

• Act as the IR specialist, handling disciplinary matters, grievances, misconduct cases, and labour disputes.

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Guide and support the HR team through organisational change.

• Manage recruitment, manpower planning, and performance management aligned with current business priorities.

• Drive focused initiatives to maintain morale, engagement, and a professional working environment.

Key Requirements

• Proven HR leadership experience, preferably in distressed, turnaround, or restructuring situations.

• Strong IR specialist experience, including hands‑on handling of disciplinary actions and labour disputes.

• Sound knowledge of labour laws, employment regulations, and IR practices.

• Ability to work closely with management in high‑pressure and sensitive situations.

• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and resilience.