Human Resources Manager

Gateway Search; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy technology firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations at their new manufacturing plant in Selangor. This role involves leading performance management and large-scale recruitment efforts in a high-growth environment. Candidates should have 10 years of HR experience, fluency in Mandarin, and a strong background in manufacturing. Offered career growth in a rapidly expanding company, this position is crucial for establishing HR frameworks in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Clear career growth path

Opportunity to lead ambitious manufacturing expansions

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR experience in manufacturing, with stability and progression in your career.
• Strong expertise in performance management, industrial/employee relations, and/or volume recruitment.
• Resilient, proactive, and thrives in a high-growth, high-intensity setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR operations for the manufacturing plant.
• Drive performance management and large-scale recruitment as core priorities.
• Build systems and processes to support rapid growth.

Skills

HR experience in manufacturing

Performance management

Industrial/employee relations

Volume recruitment

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are partnering with a global new energy technology leader to recruit a strategic HR Manager for their rapidly expanding manufacturing operations in Rawang, Selangor. This is a high-impact role for an HR professional ready to build, scale, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company:

• A joint venture of two world-renowned battery giants, with top-tier R&D and supply chain advantages.
• Global market leader in home energy storage, drone batteries, and lithium batteries for electric two-wheelers.
• Operates in 30+ countries with over 50 million users.
• Their new Malaysia plant is in prototype phase with 400–500 employees, targeting 2,000–10,000 staff within 5 years – poised to become one of Malaysia’s largest manufacturing enterprises.

The Role:

As the HR Manager, you will:

• Lead end-to-end HR operations for the manufacturing plant, supporting rapid scaling and daily HR management.
• Drive performance management and large-scale recruitment as core priorities, with employee relations as a key add-on.
• Build systems and processes to support growth from 500 and potential scaling to several thousand employees.

Who You Are:

• 10 years of HR experience in manufacturing, with stability and progression in your career.
• A background in manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Strong expertise in performance management, industrial/employee relations and/or volume recruitment.
• Fluent in Mandarin (required for communication with senior leadership).
• Bachelor’s degree as your first qualification.
• Resilient, proactive, and thrives in a high-growth, high-intensity setting.

Why join this organisation:

• Career growth: Clear path for advancement in a company scaling aggressively.
• Platform: Lead HR for one of Malaysia’s most ambitious manufacturing expansions, backed by global technology leaders.

Challenges & Rewards:

This role is for those who want to:

• Build HR frameworks from the ground up in a rapid-growth scenario.
• Manage large-scale recruitment and performance systems under tight timelines.
• Grow personally and professionally alongside a future industry giant.

If you are an HR leader with manufacturing grit, Mandarin proficiency, and the drive to shape a workforce of thousands, apply now or share this with a qualified professional.