Senior HR Generalist — Manufacturing Change & Growth

PerkinElmer; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Malaysia seeks a Senior HR Generalist to oversee HR operations in a manufacturing environment. You will drive talent acquisition, payroll, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration while partnering with leaders on workforce planning and transformation initiatives.

The role requires at least 5 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, and the ability to manage complex employee relations and immigration processes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and regulations.
• Hands-on experience with organizational change, restructuring, or transformation projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage multiple HR functions.
• Experience handling immigration processes, visas, and permits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR functions including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
• Collaborate with department heads to assess staffing needs, recruit for open positions, and develop retention strategies.
• Support organizational development and transformation initiatives, including workforce restructuring and culture change programs.
• Manage employee grievances, performance management, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws and regulatory requirements, including government reports and audits.
• Partner with senior management to develop HR strategies aligned with business goals and workforce planning.
• Design and implement employee development programs focusing on skills, leadership, and performance improvement.
• Review compensation structures and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness.
• Handle work permits, immigration compliance, and documentation for expatriates and foreign employees.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Immigration processing

Organizational transformation

HR analytics

Workday

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Staffing and retention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PerkinElmer in Malaysia seeks a Senior HR Generalist to oversee HR operations in a manufacturing environment. You will drive talent acquisition, payroll, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration while partnering with leaders on workforce planning and transformation initiatives.

The role requires at least 5 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, and the ability to manage complex employee relations and immigration processes.