Company Overview
Our client is an established Malaysian manufacturer specialising in aluminium home products, headquartered in Muar, Johor, the company has built a strong presence in the building and property development industry, serving residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
About the role
Oversee the full spectrum of HR and Administration functions, including recruitment, payroll, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and foreign worker administration. Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day HR operations while providing effective HR support and guidance to all departments.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant labour laws, statutory requirements, and government regulations
- Develop, review, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, SOPs, job descriptions, compensation schemes, and HR processes in line with business needs and regulatory requirements
- Lead manpower planning and talent management initiatives, including workforce requirements, internal mobility, career development, succession planning, and future expansion needs
- Handle employee relations matters, including grievances, counselling, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution, while maintaining a positive and productive working environment
- Support Management in strategic HR initiatives such as salary reviews, compensation restructuring, job redesign, job enrichment, and organisational development
- Monitor HR practices and documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across the organisation
- Provide HR advice and support to Management and department heads on employee-related matters and workforce planning
- Undertake other HR-related projects and assignments as directed by Management
Requirement
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience managing full-spectrum HR functions
- Hands-on experience in payroll processing and foreign worker administration will be an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant Malaysian labour regulations
- Good experience in handling employee relations, grievances, counselling, and disciplinary matters, including foreign workers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong documentation and reporting skills
- Mature, proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as lead a team
- Willing to travel occasionally for foreign worker applications, recruitment activities, branch audits, and other ad-hoc assignments when required