People Operations Lead — Engineering & Projects

UUE Holdings Berhad; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowances

Medical Benefit

Training & Development Program

Job summary

Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant HR Manager to support workforce planning, manage end-to-end recruitment, and ensure HR operations across multiple sites in Malaysia. You will liaise with government agencies, drive performance management, and uphold HR policies and compliance.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor degree in HR management, strong knowledge of local labour laws, and leadership skills to guide a growing team. Preference for Mandarin speakers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR management or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act.
• Experience in the construction/engineering/utilities/infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to lead a multi-site workforce.

Responsibilities

• Assist in workforce planning aligned with the Company's business growth and project requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertisements, candidate screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with project managers and department heads to fulfill manpower requirements for headquarters and project sites.
• Monitor recruitment lead time and develop talent pipelines for critical and technical positions.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, and provide guidance on employee relations issues.
• Ensure full compliance with the Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other applicable labour legislation.
• Liaise with government agencies including JTK, PERKESO, KWSP, and other statutory bodies on HR-related matters.
• Support the implementation of performance management systems, KPI monitoring, and employee performance appraisal processes.
• Prepare HR reports, analyse workforce data, and provide recommendations to Management for strategic decision‑making.
• Assist in payroll verification and administer employee compensation, benefits, leave, insurance, and statutory contributions.
• Identify training needs, coordinate learning and development programmes, and maintain employee training records.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, SOPs, and best HR practices across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records, and support the implementation of digital HR or ERP systems.
• Ensure HR compliance with company policies, ISO management systems, and statutory audit requirements.
• Monitor foreign worker documentation, work permits, renewals, hostel compliance, and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Oversee daily HR operations including attendance, leave administration, onboarding, offboarding, and employee database management.
• Supervise HR Executives and administrative personnel to ensure efficient delivery of HR services.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Support organisational development, change management initiatives, and HR strategies aligned with the Company's business expansion.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management from time to time.

Skills

Employment Act knowledge

Industrial Relations Act knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Multisite coordination

Excellent communication

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Diploma / Bachelor Degree in HR Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant HR Manager to support workforce planning, manage end-to-end recruitment, and ensure HR operations across multiple sites in Malaysia. You will liaise with government agencies, drive performance management, and uphold HR policies and compliance.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor degree in HR management, strong knowledge of local labour laws, and leadership skills to guide a growing team. Preference for Mandarin speakers.