Human Resource Manager

Private Advertiser; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an HR Manager to lead and develop the human resources function for a manufacturing environment in Malaysia. The role focuses on workforce planning, policy development, payroll administration, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws.

You will drive talent acquisition for plant operations, manage employee relations, and support organisational development. Strong knowledge of HR systems and a hands-on, proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Set up and develop HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook from scratch.
• Manage onboarding, payroll, employee relations, compliance and performance management.
• Lead hiring for plant operations and manpower planning for manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Develop training programs and employee development initiatives.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and employee engagement.

Skills

HR policy development

Payroll management

Labour law knowledge

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Organisational development

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The HR Manager will be responsible to manage the human resource function, ensuring effective workforce planning, compliance with Malaysian labour laws, and development of a productive organisational culture.

Key responsibilities

Set up and develop HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook from scratch

Manage full spectrum of HR functions, onboarding, payroll, employee relations, compliance and performance management

Lead hiring for plant operations

Lead manpower planning and talent acquisition for manufacturing and support functions

Ensure compliance with local labour laws and statutory requirements

Establish payroll processes and statutory contribution: Employees Provident Fund, Social security Organisation, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, ensure compliance with Employment Act 1955

Develop benefits administrations, and compensation structures

Develop training programs and employee development initiatives

Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and employee engagement

Support management in organisational development and culture building

About you

Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Minimum 5-8 years of HR experience, preferable in manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience in setting up HR functions or working in new/start-up operations is highly preferred

Strong knowledge of Malaysia Labour laws and HR best practices

Experience in payroll management and HR systems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Takes ownership and acts without waiting for direction

Willing to manage both strategic and administrative HR tasks

Able to handle people issues with sound judgement

Able to work closely with Management and operational teams

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