Human Resources Manager

Tally; George Town; On-site; MYR 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Tally is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and optimize HR operations in Malaysia. You will manage a team across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations, ensuring legal compliance and aligned HR practices with business goals.

The role demands strong labour law knowledge, long-term people leadership, and the ability to travel when required to support multi-site operations. A bachelor degree in HR/Management/Psychology or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology or any related discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in HR, with managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour law and HR best practices.
• Able to travel outstation from time to time, according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior HR Manager in overseeing all HR operations and guiding the existing team to allocate tasks effectively and improve delivery efficiency.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including manpower planning, job scoping, mass hiring initiatives, interview coordination, hiring decisions and orientation programmes.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding with full ownership of documentation, compliance, clearance procedures, and timely updates of trackers and records.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, confirmation, transfer and exit processes.
• Handle employee inquiries and labor disputes to foster a positive team atmosphere.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration including payroll processing and statutory contributions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices, updating policies and SOPs accordingly.
• Manage training and development initiatives and provide coaching to branch managers on performance and career development.
• Collaborate with business units regularly to align HR strategies with goals and drive engagement.

Skills

HR management

Labour law knowledge

People leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in HR / management / psychology or related

Job description

• Assist the Senior HR Manager in overseeing all HR operations, directly managing and guiding the existing team to allocate tasks effectively and improve overall team delivery efficiency (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee relations, learning and development, and HR administration).


• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including manpower planning, job scoping, mass hiring initiatives, interview coordination, hiring decisions, and orientation programmes, while maintaining accurate recruitment trackers and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.


• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes with full ownership of documentation, compliance, clearance procedures, and timely updates of all relevant trackers and records.


• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfer, and exit processes.


• Manage employee inquiries and labor disputes, fostering a positive and healthy team atmosphere to boost employee satisfaction.


• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including payroll processing, group insurance, statutory contributions, and hostel management for employees.


• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring HR practices support organisational growth and operational efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices, keeping policies, SOPs, and procedures up to date and aligned with regulatory requirements.


• Manage training and development efforts for staffs by identifying training needs, overseeing training programs, and ensure alignment with business objectives and successful outcomes.


• Provide coaching and support to branch managers on performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions.


• Collaborate with business units through regular meetings to align HR strategies with business goals and provide tailored HR guidance.


• Manage employee engagement / welfare activities, recognition programs, and team-building initiatives and etc.

Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology or any related discipline from a reputable university.


• Minimum 8-10 years experience in HR, with managerial experience.


• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour law and HR best practices.


• Able to travel outstation from time to time, according to business needs.

Salary: Up to RM 12,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)