Senior Human Resource Manager (Construction/ Engineering/ Manufacturing)

FIT Pioneer Resources; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FIT Pioneer Resources in Malaysia seeks a Senior HR Manager (Construction/Engineering/Manufacturing) to lead the HR function, drive workforce planning, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.

The successful candidate will partner with senior management to shape HR strategy, oversee recruitment and payroll budgeting, manage employee relations, and foster a high‑performance culture within project-based environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR/Business/Management.
• 8+ years of HR experience with managerial responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and compliance.
• Experience in construction/engineering/manufacturing/project-based environments.
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and implement HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the HR team in managing overall HR operations.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Review, enhance, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic HR advice to management.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and regulations.
• Manage labour-related audits and government inspections.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations.
• Drive initiatives to improve engagement, retention, and culture.
• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment strategies, and workforce requirements.
• Monitor payroll, overtime, benefits, and manpower costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Multilingual: Mandarin, English, Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR/Business/Management

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Senior Human Resource Manager (Construction/ Engineering/ Manufacturing)

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Manager to oversee and lead the Human Resources function, supporting business operations through effective HR strategies, workforce planning, compliance management, and employee engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving HR excellence, ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment regulations, managing employee relations, and partnering with management to support organisational growth and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and guide the HR team in managing overall HR operations and daily activities
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals and operational requirements
• Review, enhance, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Provide strategic HR advice and recommendations to management
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws, including the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and other relevant regulations
• Manage and support labour-related audits, government inspections, and compliance matters
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Develop initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture
• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment strategies, and workforce requirements
• Monitor workforce costs including payroll, overtime, benefits, and manpower expenses

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Law, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with proven experience in managerial or leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, industrial relations, and HR compliance practices
• Experience managing HR operations within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industries
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and implement HR initiatives
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, payroll budgeting, and labour cost management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia is required