Human Resources Assistant Manager / Manager

Cohu, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. is seeking a senior HR leader to manage end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle within a manufacturing environment. You will drive compliance, audits, talent development, and strategic HR initiatives to support business growth.

You will partner with stakeholders, champion HR digitalization, and deliver analytics and insights to guide workforce planning and organizational development. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in supervisory/managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, L&D, compliance, audits, and HR project management.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or multinational environments preferred.
• Experience supporting ISO, RBA, customer, or regulatory audits is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/Business/Management

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle management, en-suring operational excellence, compliance, and employee-centric service delivery.
• 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 com-pliance.
• Drive HR transformation, digitalization, process improvement, and organi-zational development initiatives.
• Deliver HR analytics, reporting, workforce planning insights, and recom-mendations to support business growth.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders and lead strategic HR pro-jects and initiatives.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administra-tion, 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 multination-al 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.