Human Resources Manager

PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN. BHD.; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Medical benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN. BHD. in Melaka seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to drive HR strategy, payroll, recruitment and compliance for the Malaysian site.

You will lead employee relations, manage foreign worker matters and coordinate welfare, training, and policy updates to support growth and a great workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in Human Resources, manufacturing exposure preferred, 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour law and payroll regulations.
• Experience with foreign worker matters and compliance.
• Ability to lead, advise management and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead full spectrum HR management for Malaysian operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee payroll administration, staff welfare, and benefits programs.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and policy implementation.
• Coordinate foreign worker permits, welfare, and hostel arrangements.
• Review and update HR policies and Employee Handbook for compliance.
• Collaborate with agencies and authorities as required.

Skills

HR management

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Leadership

Communication skills

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/ERP systems

MS Office

Payroll software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team at PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN. BHD. in Melaka. As the Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective HR strategies and processes to support the company's growth and success. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career development.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the full spectrum of Human Resource Management for the Malaysian operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, staff welfare, foreign worker matters, hostel coordination and HR administration.
• Manage employee relations and disciplinary matters in accordance with Company policy and Malaysian legal requirements, including employee engagement, workplace conflict resolution, preliminary investigations, show cause letters, domestic inquiry coordination where required, documentation of findings and recommendations to management.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection activities for Malaysian site roles, including job advertisements, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, interview participation, reference checks where required and onboarding / induction for new employees.
• Manage foreign worker matters, including liaison with licensed agencies and government authorities, work permit applications and renewals, immigration documentation, employee records, onboarding, welfare requirements, hostel coordination and compliance with Malaysian employment, immigration and accommodation requirements.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, employment documents and the Employee Handbook periodically to ensure they remain current, legally compliant, approved, communicated and aligned with Company requirements.
• Coordinate employee welfare matters for the Malaysian site, including clinic and medical matters, medical insurance administration, employee engagement activities, festive celebrations, Company events and welfare matters relating to local and foreign employees.

What we're looking for

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years’ working experience in Human Resources, including experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysian employment and labour requirements, including the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Employees Provident Fund, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN payroll-related requirements, minimum wage, working hours, overtime, leave entitlements, disciplinary processes and foreign worker requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training and development, compensation and benefits, staff welfare and HR policy implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise management, support employees, work with external agencies and liaise professionally with Malaysian authorities where required.
• Strong experience with managing the recruitment of foreign workers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare HR reports, maintain employee records, analyse HR and payroll data and use HR, payroll or ERP systems effectively.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, attention to detail, organisational skills, written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency, and the ability to work independently as a self-motivated team player. Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior human resources role, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector

What we offer

At PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN. BHD., we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We also prioritise work-life balance to assist our employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

About us

PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES (M) SDN. BHD. is a leading manufacturer of a world class range of leading-edge ballistic protection products. The company is 100% affiliated with Armor Australia who is supporting a diverse range of clients across both local and international markets. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to being a trusted partner and employer of choice in the market. Our team of dedicated professionals is the driving force behind our success, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing organisation.