People Analyst

Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a People Analyst (HR) to analyze HR data and support workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR or related fields and at least 5 years of HR experience in analytics and strategy. Key responsibilities include preparing HR insights for management and supporting budgeting and headcount governance. This position requires strong analytical and Excel skills, and familiarity with HR governance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR experience in planning, strategy, analytics, or compensation & benefits.
• Strong analytical mindset with good Excel / MS Office skills.
• Familiar with Employment Act, HR governance, and data-driven HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze HR data and market benchmarks to support people strategy and workforce planning.
• Prepare HR analytics and insights for management and leadership reporting.
• Support manpower planning, budgeting, and headcount governance.

Skills

HR analytics

Data analysis

Excel

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in HR, Business Administration, Sociology, or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a People Analyst (HR) who enjoys working with data, strategy, and people insights to support workforce planning and HR decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Analyze HR data and market benchmarks to support people strategy and workforce planning
• Prepare HR analytics and insights for management and leadership reporting
• Support manpower planning, budgeting, and headcount governance with HRBPs and Finance
• Assist in organization design, job evaluation, and job architecture exercises
• Support compensation & benefits analysis, salary benchmarking, and internal equity reviews
• Ensure HR policies, governance, and compliance are aligned with internal and legal requirements

What we’re looking for

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Sociology, or related field
• Minimum5 years HR experience in planning, strategy, analytics, or C&B
• Strong analytical mindset with good Excel / MS Office skills
• Familiar with Employment Act, HR governance, and data-driven HR practices