Human Resources Manager

Society of Petroleum Engineers; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy industry organization seeks an HR Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of Malaysian labor laws. This role supports a dynamic workforce in a hybrid work environment, offering competitive benefits and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Company paid life insurance

Excellent vacation allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hybrid schedule

9/80 work schedule

Course reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant HR Manager experience, including recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience in a multi-national organization.
• Knowledge of Malaysian labor regulations and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and timely hiring.
• Manage employee onboarding and integration.
• Support performance management cycles.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Champion employee engagement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

THE LOCATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (hybrid)

THE ORGANIZATION

Solutions. People. Energy. These three words define how we work together to create impact. Our members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE employees are proud to contribute to a community that’s making a difference globally!

From our beginning in the early 1900’s, SPE has grown to nearly 132,000 members in 146 countries. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with operations around the world. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur.

Visit our website for more information about life as an employee with SPE: https://www.spe.org/en/spe-life/

THE TEAM

You will be joining a global Human Resource team supporting our managers and employees in the Kuala Lumpur office. A passion for developing our workforce with a focus on our people and culture promotes relationships based on confidence and credibility. Passion for the energy industry and a forward-thinking mindset are the cornerstones to thriving in this role.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You bring at least 3 to 5 years of related experience as a Human Resource Manager who can lead and execute the full spectrum of HR functions for the Kuala Lumpur office. This role requires a strong HR generalist with hands‑on operational skills and strategic advisory capability. The HR Manager partners with the local management team and global HR to drive organisational effectiveness, ensure compliance with Malaysian labor law, and create an engaging and positive workplace culture.

With your qualifications, you may be on the path to an exciting new career supporting a not-for-profit global organization serving the oil and gas industry professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

• Resourcing, Recruitment & Selection - partner with management team to define job requirements, selection criteria, and recruitment plans; managing end-to-end recruitment and timely hiring
• New Employee Onboarding - lead employee onboarding, ensuring smooth integration into the organization
• Performance Management & Development - guide and support employees and managers through the performance review cycle coaching managers on feedback delivery, managing performance, and development planning
• Learning & Capability Building - partner with managers to identify skill gaps and implement training programs; plan and deliver in-house training and HR workshops
• Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
  • Develop, maintain, and update HR policies, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with Malaysian labor laws acting as the lead for disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Champion employee engagement, communications and culture-building activities
  • Conduct exit interviews, analyse trends, and provide insights to reporting manager
• Safety Compliance - ensure a safe and compliant work environment, leading Health & Safety initiatives
• Compensation & Benefits - manage annual salary processes participating in market benchmarking and working with providers to ensure competitive and cost-effective employee benefits
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight - collaborate with Global HR to develop the annual HR budget monitoring HR-related expenditures
• HR Systems & Administration - maintain accurate employee records and data integrity in the HRIS as the local administrator while supporting staff with system usage and providing reports to management
• Global HR & Cross-Functional Projects - collaborate with global HR on policy roll-outs, projects, and compliance initiatives
• Local Management Support - participate in local management meetings as HR lead providing HR insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions
• Supervisory Responsibilities - manage local HR Team/HR Coordinator

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant HR Manager experience, including hands‑on exposure to recruitment, employee relations, and compensation
• Experience of working in a multi-national organisation with current/global HR systems and policies is desirable
• Manage and lead others
• Comfortable working with a remote manager, while demonstrating the ability to work alone with the confidence to make appropriate decisions
• Understand budgeting and basic financial management
• Sound knowledge of Employment Act 1955, Malaysian labor regulations, and HR compliance
• Proven track record of handling disciplinary cases and grievances independently
• HRIS experience and basic data analytics/reporting capabilities

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Must be able to speak and write clearly in English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and build trust across levels
• Ability to make presentations, draft reports and to generate correspondence for leadership team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Working knowledge of any HR information system
• High level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with the Management Team and communicate effectively with all staff
• Good appreciation and understanding of various cultures, customs and business practices in both the local country and other countries in the region
• A good record of meeting goals and timelines

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• We have all the great medical benefits that you would expect from a top employer starting from your first day of employment
• Company paid life insurance
• Excellent vacation allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• At SPE, you can expect to enjoy a good work/life balance with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule upon confirmation
• If you enjoy long weekends, you will really appreciate our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off available upon confirmation!
• You may qualify for 80% reimbursement on approved courses

To avoid delays in considering your application, please complete all questions within the application including your expected salary range for this role.

Society of Petroleum Engineers* is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.