Human Resources Manager

One People Team; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

One People Team is seeking an hands-on, business-minded HR Manager to own the HR function, partner with business leaders, and turn people challenges into practical solutions.

The role requires 8–12 years of HR experience with strong generalist exposure and a solid understanding of Malaysian employment laws, employee relations, and compliance. You will drive hiring, onboarding, and employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of HR experience with strong generalist and operational exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Confident working independently and advising business leaders.
• Hands-on, resourceful, commercially aware in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in retail, F&B, logistics, services, or frontline operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the HR function: Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, operations, and compliance.
• Partner with leaders: Advise managers on workforce needs, people challenges, and employee matters.
• Build stronger teams: Drive hiring, manpower planning, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Get the fundamentals right: Ensure HR policies, processes, documentation, and statutory compliance are in place.
• Make HR better: Identify gaps, simplify processes, and build scalable people practices.

Skills

HR generalist

Malaysia employment law

Stakeholder management

Advising leaders

Job description

People-first. Business-minded. Hands-on.

About The Role

At One People Team (OPT), we partner with growing businesses across Southeast Asia to build stronger teams, better people practices, and high-performing workplaces.

We're looking for hands-on, business-minded HR Managers who can take ownership of HR, partner with business leaders, and turn people challenges into practical solutions.

This role is for someone who enjoys getting things done, navigating complexity, and making HR work for the business.

Why This Role Matters To Us

You'll help our clients build strong HR foundations, empower managers, and create workplaces where people and businesses thrive.

Not just running HR. Making HR matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the HR function: Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, operations, and compliance.
• Partner with leaders: Advise managers on workforce needs, people challenges, and employee matters.
• Build stronger teams: Drive hiring, manpower planning, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Get the fundamentals right: Ensure HR policies, processes, documentation, and statutory compliance are in place.
• Make HR better: Identify gaps, simplify processes, and build scalable people practices.

Key Requirements

• 8-12 years of HR experience, with strong generalist and operational HR exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Confident working independently and advising business leaders.
• Hands-on, resourceful, commercially aware, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in retail, F&B, logistics, services, or frontline operations is a plus.

Expected Outcomes

• HR operations are efficient, compliant, and well-structured.
• Stronger hiring, onboarding, and employee experience.
• Managers are better equipped to manage their teams.
• Practical, scalable HR practices that support business growth.
• HR is recognised as a trusted business partner.