Human Resources Manager

CONTACTHINGS; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CONTACTHINGS in Bayan Lepas, Penang invites an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment, drive culture development, and manage HR operations including government grant applications. This role shapes employer branding and contributes to building a positive, high-performing company culture.

You will oversee onboarding, performance processes, compliance, and employee relations while collaborating with leadership to advance HR initiatives and confidential workforce management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years HR experience with emphasis on recruitment and culture-building
• Experience hiring technical, engineering, and operational roles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and lead HR initiatives confidently

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, and operational roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and track recruitment KPIs.
• Drive a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.
• Manage HR operations: onboarding, records, policies, and compliance.
• Support performance appraisal and employee development processes.
• Handle employee relations and disciplinary matters professionally.
• Identify and apply for relevant HR/government grants (e.g., HRDF training grants, MDEC, SME programs).
• Manage documentation, submissions, and compliance related to grant requirements.

Skills

Recruitment

Culture development

HR operations

Grant applications

Employer branding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology (or related field)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with strong skills in recruitment, culture development, HR operations, and HR/government grant applications. This role leads end-to-end hiring, drives employer branding, and contributes to building a positive and high-performing company culture.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical, engineering, and operational roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and track recruitment KPIs.

Culture & Engagement

• Drive a positive, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.
• Implement employee engagement programs and internal communications.

HR Operations

• Manage HR operations: onboarding, records, policies, and compliance.
• Support performance appraisal and employee development processes.
• Handle employee relations and disciplinary matters professionally.
• Identify and apply for relevant HR/government grants (e.g., HRDF training grants, MDEC, SME programs).
• Manage documentation, submissions, and compliance related to grant requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, with strong emphasis on recruitment and culture-building.
• Proven experience hiring technical, engineering, and operational roles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and lead HR initiatives confidently.
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