Human Resources Assistant Manager

Austin Heights International School

Johor Bahru

On-site

MYR 72,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Multicultural and inclusive school

Job summary

Austin Heights International School in Johor Bahru seeks an experienced Human Resources Assistant Manager to lead recruitment, payroll and HR operations. The role focuses on strategic hiring, employee welfare, and development initiatives within a dynamic international school community.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in HR, strong leadership, and familiarity with local labour laws, ready to drive HR excellence and staff engagement across the school.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in private education.
Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies and payroll administration.
Familiarity with Malaysian labour laws and regulations.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR functions.

Responsibilities

Strategize and execute recruitment plans for local and expatriate staff.
Oversee payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records.
Ensure compliance with statutory contributions and HR policies.
Lead learning & development initiatives and staff engagement programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRMS

Worksy payroll

Job description

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Austin Heights International School – Johor Bahru, Johor

Join Our Dynamic International School Community!

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

We are a leading International School committed to delivering high-quality, holistic education in a diverse and nurturing environment. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, qualified, and dedicated professionals to join our vibrant team for the upcoming academic year.

We Are Hiring for the Following Position:

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT MANAGER

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Assistant Manager is responsible for strategizing and executing recruitment plans, managing employee engagement & activities, employee welfare, ensuring smooth payroll operations and leading learning & development initiatives. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in Education background, demonstrating strong HR leadership and operational skills.

Main Duty & Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

a) Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various positions including local and expatriate candidates.
b) Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
c) Collaborate with Department Heads to understand hiring needs and workforce planning.
d) Build employer branding initiatives to attract potential candidates.
e) Improvise and revise job descriptions to ensure alignment with business needs.

Payroll & HR Administration

a) Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement.
b) Maintain employee records, attendance, and leave management systems.
c) Ensure compliance with statutory contributions such as EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, HRDF and EIS.
d) Assist in HR budgeting and cost control related to manpower planning.
e) Prepare monthly HR reports accurately for presentation to the Management.

Employee Relations & Compliance

a) Address employee grievances and provide resolutions in alignment with company policies.
b) Ensure HR policies comply with local employment laws and the industry’s best practices.
c) Conduct HR training sessions on policies, procedures, and employee engagement initiatives.
d) Engage in employee relations and industrial relations (IR) matters, including handling disputes, disciplinary actions and negotiations.
e) Keep the Employee Handbook updated and review HR policies & procedures regularly.
f) Apply for new, renew, process or manage requirement for expatriate recruitment and departure including but not limited to JTK, PERKESO, IRDA, LHDN & Immigration Dept.
g) Preferably have experience in dealing with authorities regarding related matters.

Learning & Development and Staff Engagement

a) Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
b) Identify training needs and coordinate learning & development initiatives.
c) Plan and execute staff engagement activities to enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
d) Work closely with Management to develop succession planning strategies.
e) Hands-on experience with the HRD Corp (HRDC) system is compulsory, including levy payment, grant application, claims and training administration.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, preferably in private school background.
Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies & payroll administration.
Familiarity with Malaysian labour laws and regulations.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR functions effectively.
Available to start immediately would be an advantage.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience in handling recruitment and workforce planning (Jobstreet, Indeed, myFuturejobs, Linkedin).
Proficiency in HR software (HRMS) and payroll systems (Worksy).
Strong experience in engaging employee relations, industrial relations (IR) matters, learning & development, and staff engagement planning.
Preferably experience in dealing with authorities (JTK, PERKESO, IRDA, LHDN & Immigration).

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