Human Resource Manager

PERSOL; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Leader to drive the organization’s HR agenda across operations, training, compliance, industrial relations, and workforce planning in support of production excellence.

You will lead Training Needs Analysis, learning and development, leadership development, succession planning, audits (ISO/RBA), HR analytics, and workforce capability initiatives; coach the HR team; and partner with stakeholders on strategic HR projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Admin, Management or Psychology.
• Minimum 5 years in progressively responsible HR roles.
• Experience in operations, compliance, audits, and projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or multinational environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Training Needs Analysis, learning and development, and leadership development.
• Oversee succession planning, workforce capability initiatives, and HRDC compliance.
• Coach and develop HR team via knowledge sharing and cross-training.
• Drive HR compliance, governance, ISO/RBA audits, and data privacy.
• Lead HR transformation, digitalization and process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver HR analytics, reporting, and workforce planning insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Lead the organization's HR agenda across operations, industrial relations, compliance, and workforce planning, enabling a productive, engaged, and compliant workforce that supports business growth and manufacturing excellence.

Key responsibilities

Lead Training Needs Analysis (TNA), learning and development, leadership development, succession planning, workforce capability initiatives, and HRDC compliance

Coach and develop HR team capabilities through knowledge sharing, cross-training, and continuous improvement

Lead HR compliance, governance, ISO/RBA audits, CAPA management, and data privacy initiatives to ensure regulatory and organizational compliance

Drive HR transformation, digitalization, process improvement, and organizational development initiatives

Deliver HR analytics, reporting, workforce planning insights, and recommendations to support business growth

Partner with internal and external stakeholders and lead strategic HR projects and initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related discipline

Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a supervisory or managerial capacity

Good knowledge of HR operations, learning and development, compliance, audits, and HR project management

Experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or multinational environment is preferred

Experience supporting or coordinating ISO, RBA, customer, or regulatory audits is highly preferred

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications