Human Resources Manager

HOYA Electronics; Kulim; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company is looking for an HR Operations Lead to oversee daily HR functions and enhance operational effectiveness. The role requires strong knowledge of HR processes, local employment laws, and the capacity to coach a team while driving change in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in the manufacturing sector or similar industries.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR operations experience, preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws and hands-on experience with HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations focusing on compliance and accuracy.
• Design and implement SOPs and workflows to enhance HR clarity.
• Drive operational change initiatives and support HR policy transformations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Coaching skills

Ability to influence change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems (preferably Oracle)

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

Lead & Stabilize HR Operations

• Oversee daily HR operations with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Ensure consistency across HR lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding, while serving as a point of escalation for operational matters.

Build Scalable HR Frameworks

• Design and implement SOPs, service SLAs, and workflow documentation that enable clarity, accountability, and structure to HR processes.

Drive HR Systems & Digitalization

• Collaborate with the HRIT team to support change readiness, identify automation opportunities, and reduce reliance on ad-hoc tools.

Coach and Guide a Team

• Coach and develop team capability and confidence through clear guidance and structured workflows.

Support Change, Governance & Policy Transformation

• Drive operational change initiatives and act as a key contributor to HR policy reviews and rollouts.
• Ensure practices are audit-ready and aligned with both local regulations and internal standards.
• Contribute to succession planning and career development frameworks.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion efforts through inclusive policies and operational practices.

Other Responsibilities

• Support HR-wide initiatives such as employee engagement, onboarding, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Track and analyze operational metrics to identify service improvements and inform data-driven decisions.

Skills and Competencies Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 5-7 years of HR operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement SOPs, workflows, and scalable process frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws with hands-on experience using HRIS systems (preferably Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, with a structured and proactive approach to operations.
• Strong communicator and coach, able to influence change, support team capability, and operate in high-compliance, fast-paced environments.