HUMAN RESOURCES, EXECUTIVE/MANAGER

RSM Builders; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Kuala Lumpur is searching for an HR Manager to oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies. The candidate will manage recruitment, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle employee relations alongside payroll and HRIS operations. Experience in CIDB and compliance is essential. This position offers an opportunity to shape HR practices within a dynamic project environment while promoting employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing HR strategies and implementing them effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of CIDB, MOF, and related compliance regulations.
• Experience managing recruitment processes and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for various personnel.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and industry regulations.
• Oversee payroll processing, attendance management, and HRIS operations.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports for audits and inspections.

Skills

HR strategy alignment

Recruitment and onboarding

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Performance appraisal management

Tools

Payroll software

Attendance systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company and project requirements.

Plan workforce needs for HQ, project sites, and subcontractor coordination, including long‑term manpower planning for tender and ongoing projects.

Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding for staff, site personnel, operators, and skilled workers.

Coordinate interviews, selection, placement, orientation, and induction programmes to meet project and client requirements (CIDB, medical, mandatory training).

Manage full foreign worker administration, including:

• VDR applications
• Work permit renewals
• Passport management
• FOMEMA
• Accommodation and welfare compliance

Liaise with Immigration, JTK, KDN, and authorised agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Oversee HR operations including payroll processing, leave management, attendance systems, HRIS, employee records, and contract renewals.

Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, OSHA, CIDB Act, COI, and project‑specific HR requirements.

Ensure employee certifications remain valid (CIDB green card, NIOSH, and others).

Manage employee relations and industrial relations matters such as discipline, counselling, grievances, issuance of warning/show cause letters, and domestic inquiries.

Liaise with the Labour Office (JTK) and Industrial Court for IR‑related cases.

Promote positive work culture and employee engagement.

Manage HRDC claims, subsidies, and training records.

Implement and manage KPI and performance appraisal systems for HQ and site personnel.

Conduct evaluations with department heads and project managers, and recommend promotions, salary reviews, or disciplinary actions.

Support site operations on manpower issues, attendance, accommodation, welfare, and ensure site documentation is complete and audit‑ready.

Prepare monthly HR reports including manpower movement, turnover, recruitment status, foreign worker expiry, and HR metrics.

Maintain organised filing systems and ensure confidentiality of HR documents.

Provide HR data for tenders, audits, and government inspections.

Handle CIDB renewals, Ministry of Finance (MOF) certifications, and other statutory registrations.

Maintain records for licences, permits, and certifications for HQ and site staff.

Ensure all documentation is complete, up‑to‑date, and audit‑ready.

Additional

Familiar with CIDB, MOF, HRDC, etc.

Experience with site audits by main contractor/government client.

Knowledge of payroll software and attendance systems Infotech.