Senior Human Resources Executive

UMediC Healthcare; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UMediC Healthcare Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment, oversee HR operations, and ensure statutory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

You will drive performance management, payroll coordination, learning & development initiatives, and policy development while liaising with government authorities and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HRM, Business Admin, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, IR, payroll, and compliance.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Hands-on HRIS/Payroll experience (Info-Tech HRMS advantageous).
• Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Chinese-speaking candidates preferred for stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment: manpower planning, sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and employer branding.
• Oversee HR operations: attendance, leave, payroll, confirmation, promotions, transfers, records.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act, IR and company policies.
• Handle employee relations: disciplinary actions, grievances, counselling, PIP.
• Manage foreign worker admin: permits, renewals, FOMEMA, government compliance.
• Coordinate learning & development, competency, HRD Corp claims, succession planning.
• Drive performance appraisal, salary reviews, annual increments, promotions.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, SOPs, handbook and initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower analysis, turnover stats, management presentations.
• Liaise with government authorities and external agencies (EPF, SOCSO, etc.).
• Support ISO, audits, ESG, and internal compliance activities.
• Supervise HR and admin staff; promote continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Department.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HRM / Business Admin

Tools

Info-Tech HRMS

Job description

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• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities including manpower planning, sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and employer branding.
• Oversee HR operations including attendance, leave administration, payroll coordination, confirmation, promotion, transfers, and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Handle employee relations matters including disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, grievances, counselling, and performance improvement plans.
• Manage foreign worker administration, permit renewals, FOMEMA, and related government compliance.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, competency development, HRD Corp claims, and succession planning.
• Drive performance appraisal, salary review, annual increment, and promotion exercises.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, SOPs, employee handbook, and HR initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower analysis, turnover statistics, and management presentations.
• Liaise with government authorities and external agencies including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp, Immigration, and the Labour Department.
• Support ISO, customer audits, ESG initiatives, and internal compliance activities.
• Supervise HR and administrative personnel while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department (HOD) or Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum5 years of HR generalist experience, with at least2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations, payroll practices, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS/Payroll systems (Info-Tech HRMS is an advantage).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Chinese-speaking candidates are preferred, as the role requires effective communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders, employees, and business partners.