Human Resource Manager

Country Garden Pacificview; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Gelang Patah is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations, manage recruitment processes, and enhance employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least five years of managerial HR experience and is fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. This role offers a competitive salary within a dynamic and growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years managerial experience in HR.
• Possess good knowledge of local government laws and regulations.
• Essential knowledge and experience in HR practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR team across properties.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Implement a staff feedback system to gauge satisfaction.
• Manage HR documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia

Good communication skills in Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management

Professional Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

HR SAP Systems

Job description

Lead and manage the HR team across three properties; delegate responsibilities based on team members’ strengths.

Plan, monitor, and evaluate daily HR operations, including conducting weekly team briefings and managing a live task-tracking system.

Ensure alignment between HR activities and property-wide operational goals; coordinate closely with HQ and senior leadership.

Act as the key liaison between site operations and HQ HR on staffing proposals, employee relations, and strategic planning.

Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, from manpower planning, job posting, and interviewing to onboarding and exit coordination.

Conduct interviews for managerial and key roles; ensure the HR team uses standardized interview tools for all levels.

Maintain a proactive talent pipeline and coordinate with universities and institutions for internship placements.

Forecast manpower requirements based on turnover trends, business expansion, and seasonal needs.

Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding journey, including orientation programs, facility tours, interdepartmental introductions, and cultural integration.

Introduce recognition initiatives to foster positive employee integration.

Plan and execute monthly employee engagement activities, including sports tournaments, festive events, and team-building exercises within set budgets.

Implement and manage a staff feedback system to gauge satisfaction and drive engagement initiatives.

Promote a culture of belonging by organizing morale-boosting initiatives and setting up communal game/rest areas.

Manage HR documentation including offer letters, employment contracts, confirmation and promotion letters, warning notices, and exit formalities.

Update, enforce, and socialize HR policies, SOPs, and property-specific staff rules and guidelines.

Collaborate with HQ and legal when needed to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Oversee all aspects of staff accommodation including safety, cleanliness, capacity planning, and dispute resolution.

Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and inspections of staff hostels; implement SOPs and a monthly evaluation system to encourage resident responsibility.

Design and manage the annual HR budget, covering recruitment, training, employee incentives, housing, meals, and welfare.

Monitor monthly headcount trends to forecast costs for food, accommodation, transport, and benefits.

Propose and implement cost-effective improvements and a performance-based monthly incentive scheme tied to business KPIs.

Evaluate market rates for training programs and staff benefits to ensure budget efficiency and competitiveness.

Maintain and oversee an internal cloud-based HR document storage system.

Perform regular document audits and enforce version control to ensure consistency and compliance.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.

Minimum five (5) years managerial experience in HR field.

Possess good knowledge and experience in local government law, rules and regulations.

Essential knowledge and experience in HR practices and policies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and HR SAP Systems.

Good communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin*required to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Good interpersonal, team player, planning, organization, problem solving and leadership skills.

Good grooming standards.

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Country Garden, a “China’s Well-Known Trademark” enterprise, was established in 1992 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007. It is one of China’s leading integrated property developers, with businesses comprising construction, installation, fitting, property development, property management, as well as hotel development and management.

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (Forest City)

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd is a master developer and real estate joint venture between Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd and Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd.

Forest City will be a smart and green city where a low-carbon environment, the latest technology and seamless connectivity present an ideal living, recreational, working and educational environment over four islands, an Industrialized Building System base and Golf Course Resort in the Eco-Tourism Hub. Situated in the fast-growing Iskandar region, Forest City presents a compelling investment opportunity to be part of this dynamic future.

Eight pillar industries have been incorporated into Forest City's master plan - Tourism & MICE, Education, Healthcare, Regional Headquarters, Emerging Technologies, Green & Smart Industry, E-Commerce and Near-Shore Finance.

Country Garden, a “China’s Well-Known Trademark” enterprise, was established in 1992 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007. It is one of China’s leading integrated property developers, with businesses comprising construction, installation, fitting, property development, property management, as well as hotel development and management.

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (Forest City)

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd is a master developer and real estate joint venture between Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd and Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd.

Forest City will be a smart and green city where a low-carbon environment, the latest technology and seamless connectivity present an ideal living, recreational, working and educational environment over four islands, an Industrialized Building System base and Golf Course Resort in the Eco-Tourism Hub. Situated in the fast-growing Iskandar region, Forest City presents a compelling investment opportunity to be part of this dynamic future.

Eight pillar industries have been incorporated into Forest City's master plan - Tourism & MICE, Education, Healthcare, Regional Headquarters, Emerging Technologies, Green & Smart Industry, E-Commerce and Near-Shore Finance.

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