Human Resource Manager (Manufacturing)

Agensi Pekerjaan The Supreme HR Advisory Sdn Bhd; Muar; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan The Supreme HR Advisory Sdn Bhd's client in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR and Administration Manager to oversee recruitment, payroll, benefits, and regulatory compliance. The role covers policy development, workforce planning, and employee relations across departments.

The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives, manage performance processes, and provide guidance to management on HR strategy. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience with full-spectrum HR responsibilities.
• Experience with payroll and foreign worker administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR and Administration functions including recruitment, payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and labour regulations.
• Develop and review HR policies, SOPs, job descriptions, and compensation schemes.
• Lead manpower planning, talent management, succession planning, and internal mobility.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution.
• Support management on salary reviews, restructuring, and organisational development.
• Monitor HR documentation for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Skills

HR policy development

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an established Malaysian manufacturer specialising in aluminium home products, Eco Art Panel and Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP). Headquartered in Muar, Johor, the company has built a strong presence in the building and property development industry, serving residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
About the role

Oversee the full spectrum of HR and Administration functions, including recruitment, payroll, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and foreign worker administration. Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day HR operations while providing effective HR support and guidance to all departments.

Key responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant labour laws, statutory requirements, and government regulations

Develop, review, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, SOPs, job descriptions, compensation schemes, and HR processes in line with business needs and regulatory requirements

Lead manpower planning and talent management initiatives, including workforce requirements, internal mobility, career development, succession planning, and future expansion needs

Handle employee relations matters, including grievances, counselling, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution, while maintaining a positive and productive working environment

Support Management in strategic HR initiatives such as salary reviews, compensation restructuring, job redesign, job enrichment, and organisational development

Monitor HR practices and documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across the organisation

Provide HR advice and support to Management and department heads on employee-related matters and workforce planning

Undertake other HR-related projects and assignments as directed by Management

Requirement

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

Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience managing full-spectrum HR functions

Hands-on experience in payroll processing and foreign worker administration will be an added advantage

Strong knowledge of the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant Malaysian labour regulations

Good experience in handling employee relations, grievances, counselling, and disciplinary matters, including foreign workers

Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels

Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong documentation and reporting skills

Mature, proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as lead a team

Willing to travel occasionally for foreign worker applications, recruitment activities, branch audits, and other ad-hoc assignments when required