Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

Course; Perak; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to lead talent acquisition, compensation, and employee engagement initiatives. This role involves identifying manpower needs, driving employer branding, and implementing performance management systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment. Join a collaborative company that values career development and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR management experience, with 2 years in leadership roles.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Identify manpower requirements and source quality candidates.
• Drive performance culture and manage employee engagement activities.

Skills

HR Management

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Problem-Solving

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Recruitment Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

1.Talent Acquisition

• Identify and analyse manpower requirements to support effective organization structure and increase utilisation of resources, aligned towards the business direction.
• Source and provide quality candidates to Hiring Managers within a stipulated timeframe and close the assigned positions according to the timeline set out in the KPIs.
• Drive Employer Branding activities such as university career talks, career fairs, strategic partnerships with schools etc. To work closely with Group Human Resources in ensuring high-quality and innovative employer branding activities to attract talents.
• Ensure that all pre-onboard, onboarding and blending-in programmes for new employees are implemented, and recommend continuous improvements to enrich employee’s orientation experience.
• Conduct exit interviews with resigned employees, gain constructive feedback and gauge attrition reasons, recommend necessary actions for improvement.
• Responsible for foreign workers matters, including manpower planning, submission of documents for foreign workers application, renewal & cancellation of work permits, arranging workers for FOMEMA check-up and handle any disciplinary and grievances.

2.Compensation & Benefits

• Provides consultation, guidance, and support to relevant parties on compensation-related issues, such as market analysis and business intelligence.
• Develop and manage manpower budget and utilization to support cost optimization and productivity.
• Responsible for managing monthly payroll and claims to ensure the submission of statutory contributions are in compliance with no penalties cases.
• Manage, monitor, and control monthly payroll and claims processes. Ensure submissions of required deductions to relevant government agencies.
• Ensure submission of input into the HRIS system is accurate and complete to support organisational effectiveness.

3.Performance Management

• Drive performance culture and ensure effective implementation of a performance management system which includes advising staff in KPIs setting, understanding of core and leadership competencies.
• Implement a performance-linked rewards management system for the company.

4. Organisational Development and Learning & Development

• Conduct training needs analysis and recommends improvement programmes to close competency gaps and build strong staff capabilities.
• Prepare and monitor yearly training budget and programmes for employees to inculcate a learning & growth culture at the Plant.

5.Employee Engagement

• Drive employee engagement activities such as family day, annual dinner, sports day, breakfast engagement, quarterly engagement sessions and etc to foster relationships amongst colleagues.
• Recommend the necessary initiatives to continuously strive for a harmonious working environment amongst the employees.

6.Industrial Relations

• Advise employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefits and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in HR management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a multinational organization.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations across different regions.
• Experience managing cross-functional HR projects with a focus on improving organizational effectiveness.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, and evolving environment.
• Proficiency in HR software, including HRIS, recruitment tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience with multi-country HR management and understanding of international labor laws.
• Fluency in multiple languages is advantageous.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career development opportunities and training programs.