Senior HR Leader: Strategy, Compliance & People Growth

Randstad Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior HR leader to oversee HR operations, payroll, ER/IR, and development. You will lead and coach the HR team, strengthen processes, and ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and immigration rules.

The role requires strategic workforce planning, KPI-driven performance management, and close collaboration with Directors to support business growth. A strong understanding of PDPA, FOMEMA, and statutory filings is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in HR/MBA with CIPD/MIHRM/HRD Corp TTT certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and appraise the HR team; assign work, set KPIs and review their scorecards monthly.
• Own the HR operating model: section scope, approval limits, SOPs, templates, calendars, HR trackers and updates, so every deadline and follow-up action is monitored and closed.
• Build each HR staff member's capability so the department does not depend on one person.
• Coach HODs on KPI setting, probation, appraisal and discipline so they follow HR process.
• Ensure JTKSM Section 60K approval and quota before every foreign hire; oversee PLKS, passport, FOMEMA, levy and SPIKPA renewals.
• Lead disciplinary cases end to end: investigation, show cause, domestic inquiry, suspension, decision and appeal; advise Management on lawful action, and elevate serious ER, IR or legal-risk matters to Directors early with the facts and options.
• Oversee accident reporting and PERKESO / SOCSO claims with the Safety Officer.
• Run the monthly foreign worker compliance check and keep every foreign worker file inspection-ready.
• Ensure foreign worker onboarding and exit steps are complete: induction, PLKS cancellation, Check Out Memo, JTKSM notification and final pay.
• Monitor labour law changes (Employment Act, IRA, OSHA, PDPA, immigration rules) and keep HR practice compliant.
• Run the grievance procedure and lead employee counselling for all local and foreign staff, so issues are addressed early and complaints are acknowledged quickly and closed with a written outcomes.
• Consolidate the three section reports into one Monthly HR Report and one Quarterly HR Report for Directors.
• Advise Directors on manpower, labour cost, legal risk and people issues for business growth and new projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's in HR / MBA; CIPD, MIHRM or HRD Corp Train-the-Trainer (TTT) certificate

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior HR leader to oversee HR operations, payroll, ER/IR, and development. You will lead and coach the HR team, strengthen processes, and ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and immigration rules.

The role requires strategic workforce planning, KPI-driven performance management, and close collaboration with Directors to support business growth. A strong understanding of PDPA, FOMEMA, and statutory filings is essential.