Human Resource Manager

LVA; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR & Administration leader to guide our people and processes. This role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with company objectives, managing manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations across Malaysia.

You will oversee foreign employee administration, compensation and benefits, compliance with labour laws, and daily office operations, with a strong emphasis on policy development and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in HR & Administration, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Experience in Malaysia HR practices and labour laws.
• Experience in Chinese-invested or foreign-invested companies is preferred.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Malay.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems and other office applications.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and foreign employee management.
• Strong communication, leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall HR & Administration functions in line with company objectives.
• Manage manpower planning, recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Oversee employee relations, including onboarding, probation, confirmation, transfer, resignation and termination.
• Manage foreign employees, including EP applications, insurance, taxation and related matters.
• Develop and manage compensation, benefits and performance appraisal systems.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR regulations.
• Develop and implement training and employee development programmes.
• Oversee daily administrative operations, including office facilities, assets, vehicles, accommodation and business travel.
• Establish and implement HR & Admin policies, procedures and systems.
• Provide HR & Admin support and advice to management and employees.

Skills

HR management

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Policy development

Training & development

MS Office & ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Lead and manage overall HR & Administration functions in line with company objectives.

Manage manpower planning, recruitment and talent acquisition activities.

Oversee employee relations, including on boarding, probation, confirmation, transfer, resignation and termination.

Manage foreign employees, including EP applications, insurance, taxation and related matters.

Develop and manage compensation, benefits and performance appraisal systems.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR regulations.

Develop and implement training and employee development programmes.

Oversee daily administrative operations, including office facilities, assets, vehicles, accommodation and business travel.

Establish and implement HR & Admin policies, procedures and systems.

Provide HR & Admin support and advice to management and employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall HR & Administration functions in line with company objectives.
• Manage manpower planning, recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Oversee employee relations, including on boarding, probation, confirmation, transfer, resignation and termination.
• Manage foreign employees, including EP applications, insurance, taxation and related matters.
• Develop and manage compensation, benefits and performance appraisal systems.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR regulations.
• Develop and implement training and employee development programmes.
• Oversee daily administrative operations, including office facilities, assets, vehicles, accommodation and business travel.
• Establish and implement HR & Admin policies, procedures and systems.
• Provide HR & Admin support and advice to management and employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in HR & Administration, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Experience in Malaysia HR practices and labour laws.
• Experience in Chinese-invested or foreign-invested companies is preferred.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Malay.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems and other office applications.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and foreign employee management.
• Strong communication, leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and manage multiple tasks.