Human Resources Manager

Hudson Talent Solutions; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic advisory firm in Johor, Malaysia seeks a leader in Employee Relations to enhance employee engagement and implement effective talent management strategies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, is fluent in English, Malay, and Mandarin, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. This role involves solving complex problems, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and leading initiatives that support a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with a multicultural workforce.
• Support talent management initiatives.
• Implement effective recruiting and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local programs and policies.
• Solve complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Lead project teams and train junior staff.
• Oversee employer branding and candidate experience.
• Partner internally to support talent acquisition objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Adept at multi-tasking

Fluent in English, Malay and Mandarin

Proficient in reading and writing Malay

Strong stakeholder management

Education

4-year degree

Job description

About the Role

Serve as a strategic business partner and consult with local management team to identify issues, root causes and make recommendations to improve results.

Responsibilities

• As the leader of Employee Relations, develop relationships with a multicultural workforce to help build employee engagement, evaluate and resolve issues and maintain a union free environment.
• Further professionalize the talent management initiative.
• Support the design and implementation of cost effective and “best in class” recruiting, employee development and retention strategies that support the business and build a culture focused on productivity, safety, service and quality.
• Develop and ensure compliance with local programs and policies that support short and long-term business goals.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
• Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist.
• Often leads the work of project teams; may formally train junior staff.
• Oversee distribution of Employer Brand, Social Media (internal and external) Diversity Efforts, and overall candidate experience to include bringing forth ideas and best practices.
• Partner internally with various functions in order to execute on innovative and cost-effective efforts that support talent acquisition objectives and accelerate our ability to attract and engage top talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a 4-year degree.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at multi-tasking, time prioritization with an eye for detail.
• Fluent in English, Malay and Mandarin communication to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.
• Proficient in reading and writing Malay to handle local government documents and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management with a can-do attitude.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance.