Manager / Assistant Manager (Rewards & Industrial Relations)

Sapura Industrial Berhad; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian automotive components manufacturer is looking for a Manager/Assistant Manager in Rewards & Industrial Relations. This HR role focuses on managing Total Rewards, leading Industrial Relations in a unionised environment, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian Labour Laws. Candidates should have 5-8 years of HR experience, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Immediate availability is preferred, along with strong negotiation skills and emotional intelligence.

Benefits

Medical allowance

Dental

Parking

Staff programs & activities

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in HR, with a mandatory background in unionised manufacturing environments.
• Firm grasp of Malaysian Labour Laws and statutory requirements.
• Resilient personality with a proven negotiation track record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive advantage.
• Act as a key member for negotiations on Collective Agreement renewals.
• Prepare comprehensive manpower cost analyses for management review.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Proven negotiation skills

High emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Law, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel proficiency

Job description

Manager / Assistant Manager (Rewards & Industrial Relations)

At Sapura Industrial Berhad, we believe our people are the heart of our 40-year legacy in automotive excellence. As we transform into a future-focused industrial partner, we are seeking a resilient and data-driven HR professional to join our Group HR & Administration team.

This role is designed for a candidate who is a ‘rare hybrid’—possessing the analytical precision to manage Total Rewards and the diplomatic strength to lead Industrial Relations within a unionised manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)

Market Benchmarking: Conduct annual salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure SIB remains competitive within the industry.

Cycles & Budgeting: Lead the end-to-end execution of annual salary reviews, performance-based bonuses, and increment cycles.

Framework Design: Design and implement robust salary structures and benefits programmes aligned with group objectives.

Cost Optimisation: Analyse manpower costs and provide the HOD with strategic data for group-wide budgeting and financial forecasting.

2. Industrial Relations & Union Governance

Collective Bargaining: Act as a key member of the management’s negotiating team for Collective Agreement (CA) renewals, ensuring sustainable outcomes for the business.

Union Diplomacy: Foster trust-based, proactive relationships with Union representatives to preempt industrial disputes and maintain shop-floor harmony.

Disciplinary Management: Oversee the grievance process and lead the conduct of Domestic Inquiries (DI) in accordance with legal best practices.

3. HR Compliance, Policy & Reporting

Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the internal consultant on the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and Trade Union Act.

Governance: Ensure all company policies are updated, compliant with current Malaysian Labour Laws, and effectively communicated.

Digital Modernisation: Support the HOD in enhancing HRMS utilisation to automate C&B processes and improve data integrity.

Strategic Reporting: Prepare comprehensive manpower cost analyses and labour productivity reports for senior management review.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in HR, with a mandatory background in unionised manufacturing environments.

Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency for compensation modelling.

A firm grasp of Malaysian Labour Laws and statutory requirements.

High emotional intelligence with a ‘firm but fair’ approach to discipline.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both factory workers and senior management.

A resilient personality with proven negotiation skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Law, or a related field.

Immediate start or a short notice period is highly preferred.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Industrial Relations Role?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have in employee relations?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

SIB is a leading Malaysian automotive components manufacturer with over 40 years of experience. Evolving from precision metal engineering to advanced non-metal and hybrid technologies, SIB now supports the automotive, industrial tech, mobility, and healthcare sectors. Driven by progress and long-term value creation, we are shaping the future of manufacturing. Together we grow.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Parking Staff programs & activities eg Sports activity, Lo