Plant HR Manager

Hume Cement Sdn Bhd; Gopeng; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturer in Gopeng, Malaysia, seeks a Plant HR Manager to manage full HR operations, focusing on payroll administration, statutory compliance, and workforce management. Candidates must have a degree in HR or related field and at least 6–8 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in payroll software. This position offers an opportunity to ensure efficient HR operations at the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of HR experience with strong hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industries.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and labour law.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage monthly payroll for all plant employees.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for different divisions.
• Provide HR support on policies, grievances, and disciplinary matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data accuracy skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRMS software

Payroll software

Time attendance systems

Job description

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for managing the full HR operations at the plant, with primary accountability for payroll administration, statutory compliance, and plant workforce management. This role ensures accurate payroll processing and provides strong HR operational support to keep the plant running efficiently.

Role Overview

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for managing the full HR operations at the plant, with primary accountability for payroll administration, statutory compliance, and plant workforce management. This role ensures accurate payroll processing and provides strong HR operational support to keep the plant running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Fully handle and manage monthly payroll for all plant employees.
• Validate time attendance, OT, shift allowance, meal allowance, standby allowance, and incentive payments.
• Ensure all payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time.
• Prepare and verify payroll reports for approval.
• Handle payroll-related statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN, HRDF).
• Manage payroll queries, discrepancies, and employee issues promptly.
• Work closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation and cost distribution.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data.

2. Plant HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for Production, Maintenance, and Quarry divisions.
• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment for non-executives, and onboarding at plant level.
• Ensure accuracy of employee master data, time attendance systems, and HRMS updates.
• Monitor attendance, absenteeism, and discipline issues; escalated as needed.
• Support plant audits and ensure HR documentation meets compliance standards.

3. Employee Relations & IR

• Provide HR support to supervisors and employees on HR policies, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Investigate misconduct issues and administer disciplinary actions accordingly.
• Maintain a stable IR environment and liaise with union/employee reps if relevant.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and relevant labour regulations.

4. Training & Development

• Coordinate mandatory plant training (safety, technical, compliance).
• Track training records and ensure alignment with plant competency requirements.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.

5. HR Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly HR reports on overtime, payroll cost, absenteeism, turnover, and manpower.
• Analyse payroll trends (OT patterns, manpower utilisation) and highlight issues or cost risks.
• Provide data insights to Plant Manager and Head of HR.

Requirements

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of HR experience, with strong hands‑on payroll experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industries (cement, steel, chemicals, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory requirements and labour law.
• Proficiency in HRMS, time attendance, and payroll software.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and data accuracy skills.
• Comfortable working on‑site in a plant environment.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Detail‑oriented with high accuracy, especially in payroll calculations.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work with operators, supervisors and management.
• Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and urgency.
• Experience in unionised environments is an added advantage.