Plant HR Manager

Quintus Search; Klang City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Klang City seeks an experienced HR Business Partner/Manager. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, driving organizational development, and overseeing talent acquisition processes. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years in HR with a focus on industrial relations in a unionized environment. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to influence workplace culture and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a HR Business Partner/Manager/Generalist.
• Experience in Industrial relations in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactive management of employee relations and senior leadership engagement.
• Shape the organization for the future with business strategies.
• Communicate policies and practices to all employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Industrial & Employee Relations

Proactive, and effective management of employee relations/ senior leadership engagement, communication with employees and any relevant Unions while maintaining harmonious industrial relations to support business strategy and goals. Ensure compliance with local employment and industrial rules and regulations at all times.

Organization Development

Play a key role in shaping the organization for the future. You must quickly develop and understand the key business challenges and strategic objectives and work closely with business unit leaders and the Country Management Team leaders in order to determine trends and recommend possible people and organizational solutions to deliver the business strategy goals.

Leadership Development

Works closely with the site leadership team to coach and develop their skills and facilitate teamwork, while developing leadership bench strength. Drive and utilize the Talent Management and Succession Planning processes to ensure that the right people are prepared with the right skills for the right roles (or future roles) at the right time. Partners with the plant ops leadership team in drafting and reviewing any investigation plan, corrective action and performance improvement plans

Budgets

Ensures budgets are developed and adhered to Company's guidance

Human Relations

Communicates with all employees regarding policies and practices, benefit and compensation programs, contract interpretation and or regular structured interaction. Problem resolution is an important part of this function. Proactively establish strong working relationships across the entire organization at all levels. Influence, partner, and lead the creation of a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture across the business.

Staffing

Oversees the Talent Acquisition process for the site to develop a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the plant within budget constraints. Work with site leadership teams to create a succession plan for all key roles and periodically review and revise as the needs of the facility change along with employment levels, business initiatives, and market conditions.

Salary Administration

Manages the compensation system and structure. Administers both the ASR and bonus processes together with the Payroll Specialist

Benefits

Oversees the administration of benefits communication including benchmark dan update

Labor Relations

Facilitates employee communication meetings, employee focus groups, Union Consultative meetings, manage grievance administration, investigations, contract interpretation, compliance and external Labor relations and represents the Company for labour related matters as needed from time to time.

Training & Development

Leads the development of learning practices; including needs analysis and training design work that enhances the operations along with the individual talents of associates ensuring that talents are being utilized to the best of abilities. Sets an annual training plan and ensures the successful orientation of new hires

Legal Updates & Compliance Issues

Key contact for all legal issues regarding employment. Leads any disciplinary and EEO related investigations. Maintains compliance for the site and answers legal charges

Plant Communication Coordination

Plans and facilitates communication throughout facility including plant wide meeting functions (operations, toll box meeting), leadership meetings, welfare committee meeting

Skills & Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as a HR Business Partner/Manager/Generalist. Experience in Industrial relations in a unionized environment will be preferred.
• Willing to grow their professional career into future senior roles
• Human Resource experiences should be in a Generalist capacity. Prior experience in managing others strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great verbal and written communications skills; not afraid to speak up when required
• Meticulous attention to detail, quality, and follow through; strong Influencing and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software
• Strong Knowledge of employment law and applications

SKILLS

• Core competencies include but are not limited to leadership, communication skills (strong verbal, public speaking, facilitation and written skills required), organizational strategy, conflict resolution, interpersonal skills and judgment skills
• Must be able to prioritize and make decisions. Strong reading and comprehension skills for contract and legal interpretation necessary
• Must be flexible and adaptable and have the ability to stay focused and positive in a changing environment.