Senior HR Specialist (Recruiting & Training)

Giant Leap Construction Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Senior HR Specialist to lead talent acquisition and training efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in recruitment and training within the construction industry. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, conducting training needs analysis, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Parking

Telecommunication allowance

Free Accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in recruitment and training within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of construction manpower structures and project-based staffing.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Mandarin/Malay preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies.
• Conduct training needs analysis across departments.
• Assist in manpower planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Training coordination

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

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The Senior HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company’s talent acquisition, training, and organizational development initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, designing job descriptions, coordinating training programs, and ensuring all HR practices align with the company’s operational needs within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Selection

Develop and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies for project-based and head office positions.

Collaborate with department heads to identify manpower requirements and forecast workforce needs.

Prepare and update job descriptions and job specifications.

Conduct interviews, assessments, and candidate evaluations to ensure quality hiring.

Maintain talent pipelines for key technical and management roles.

2. Training & Development

Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) across departments.

Plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external training programs.

Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and prepare post-training reports.

Support the development of career progression paths and competency frameworks.

3. HR Planning & Support

Assist in manpower planning and resource allocation for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Maintain HR metrics and provide regular recruitment and training reports.

Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and safety standards.

Participate in HR audits, employee engagement programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in recruitment and training within the construction or engineering industry.

Strong understanding of construction manpower structures and project-based staffing.

Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.

Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in developing HR policies, competency frameworks, or onboarding systems.

Bilingual proficiency (English and Mandarin/Malay preferred). We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work with dynamic construction projects across regions.

Strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How many years of recruitment experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Human Resources Role?
• How many years' experience do you have in a training & development role?
• How many years' experience do you have in employee relations?

Giant Leap Construction Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Country Garden Group) is looking for Malaysian candidates. Our projects are primarily located in Danga Bay & Forest City, with additional projects such as Space Residency in Johor Bahru.

Company Mission, Vision & Core Value
Mission: To create a better society with our existence
Vision: To create a classic enterprise of the century
Value: To shape a prosperous future through our conscience and social responsibility

Perks and benefits: Medical, Miscellaneous allowance, Parking, Telecommunication allowance, Free Accommodation.