Human Resources Specialist

OUS Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OUS Group in Malaysia seeks an HR Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational and corporate roles across mining and corporate functions. You will partner with managers to define role requirements, craft ads, build talent pipelines, and drive employer branding in safety-first, performance-driven culture.

The role also focuses on Learning & Development, onboarding programs, and training design to close skill gaps, align with HRD Corp compliance, and support workforce

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Strong grasp of recruitment strategies, employer branding, and workforce planning.
• Experience with competency-based hiring and assessment tools; exposure to L&D is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational, and corporate roles across mining, logistics, processing, and HQ functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job ads, and manage structured selection processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring readiness for expansion and succession planning.
• Champion employer branding initiatives, including career fairs, digital campaigns, and onboarding experiences that reflect our safety-first, performance-driven culture.
• Develop recruitment metrics and contribute to HR analytics for workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with external agencies, universities, and industry bodies to strengthen talent networks and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Support onboarding programs that embed OUS Group’s values and operational readiness.
• Assist in designing targeted learning interventions for skill gaps identified during recruitment and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HSE, operations, and corporate teams to align training with compliance and productivity needs.
• Maintain training records and ensure alignment with HRD Corp and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employer branding

Recruitment strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Learning & Development

Bilingual: English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Job description

At OUS Group, we believe that empowered people build powerful operations. As a key player in Malaysia’s iron ore and mineral resources sector, we’re seeking a HR Specialist to drive recruitment excellence, strengthen employer branding, and ensure we attract and retain the best talent across our mining and corporate teams.

Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus – 50%)

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational, and corporate roles across mining, logistics, processing, and HQ functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job ads, and manage structured selection processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring readiness for expansion and succession planning.
• Champion employer branding initiatives, including career fairs, digital campaigns, and onboarding experiences that reflect our safety-first, performance-driven culture.
• Develop recruitment metrics and contribute to HR analytics for workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with external agencies, universities, and industry bodies to strengthen talent networks and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Learning & Development (Secondary Focus – 50%)

• Support onboarding programs that embed OUS Group’s values and operational readiness.
• Assist in designing targeted learning interventions for skill gaps identified during recruitment and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HSE, operations, and corporate teams to align training with compliance and productivity needs.
• Maintain training records and ensure alignment with HRD Corp and other regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Strong grasp of recruitment strategies, employer branding, and workforce planning.
• Experience with competency-based hiring and assessment tools; exposure to L&D is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is mandatory.