Senior HR Generalist, Malaysia – IR & Labour Law

Applus Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an HR Supervisor based in Malaysia to oversee the effective delivery of HR operations and provide trusted advice to managers and employees. You will report to the Country Manager and support compliance with Malaysian labour and industrial relations requirements while strengthening people practices.

You will manage recruitment, training programmes, personnel records, and policy development, ensuring legislative compliance and smooth day-to-day HR administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Law, or an equivalent discipline.
• Knowledge of Malaysian Labour Law and Industrial Relations Law.
• More than 8 years of HR experience in large multinational companies.
• Experience with employment contracts and government regulations.
• Previous experience leading and managing a small team.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees in accordance with best practice, industrial relations requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Prepare and implement Human Resource policies, practices, and procedures.
• Manage recruitment activities and support workforce planning for projects and operational functions.
• Act as the focal point for industrial relations matters and provide legal and labour-related advice to the company.
• Develop and coordinate training programmes, including orientation and induction, where required.
• Maintain personnel records, HR statistics, organisational charts, and contractor records.
• Design, review, and maintain employee contract templates to ensure legislative compliance.
• Contribute to plans addressing current and future human resource requirements.
• Supervise job evaluation and performance appraisal programmes.
• Research remuneration and benefits practices and recommend improvements to existing company programmes.
• Coordinate and advise management on the potential effects of employee transfers and promotions.
• Educate and support managers in handling grievances and personnel matters.
• Manage workers compensation matters and negotiate and maintain the company’s insurance policy.
• Oversee daily HR operations, including staff attendance, work performance, and HR-related matters.
• Monitor immigration-related matters, including work permit applications, extensions, cancellations, repatriation, and insurance.
• Coordinate flights, accommodation, and pick-up arrangements for contractors and employees when required.
• Assist senior management with assigned tasks and perform other relevant duties as required.
• Collect and report feedback from clients and staff and follow up on preventive or corrective actions.
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with the Quality Management System and support accreditation and audit requirements.
• Ensure activities comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System and applicable site-specific and statutory requirements.
• Promote and model the company’s focus on safety when interacting with employees and clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM or Law

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Applus Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an HR Supervisor based in Malaysia to oversee the effective delivery of HR operations and provide trusted advice to managers and employees. You will report to the Country Manager and support compliance with Malaysian labour and industrial relations requirements while strengthening people practices.

You will manage recruitment, training programmes, personnel records, and policy development, ensuring legislative compliance and smooth day-to-day HR administration