Strategic HR Leader for Manufacturing Growth

HICOM HBPO SDN BHD; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HICOM HBPO SDN BHD, a joint venture between DRB-HICOM and HBPO Germany, is seeking an experienced Manager – Human Resources to lead the HR function across Head Office and manufacturing operations in Malaysia. You will partner with the CEO and plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals.

The role emphasizes talent management, workforce planning, industrial relations, compliance, and employee engagement, with focus on change and transformation in a multi-national manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience with significant leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall HR function across Head Office and manufacturing plant operations.
• Lead manpower planning, workforce optimization, recruitment, and talent management.
• Oversee employee and industrial relations, including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee capability programmes.
• Manage HR and manpower budgets, including labour and overtime costs.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, company culture, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment legislation, company policies, and HR governance requirements.
• Support HR requirements for internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver effective HR services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Change management

Agile mindset

Proactive

Resilience

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HICOM HBPO SDN BHD, a joint venture between DRB-HICOM and HBPO Germany, is seeking an experienced Manager – Human Resources to lead the HR function across Head Office and manufacturing operations in Malaysia. You will partner with the CEO and plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals.

The role emphasizes talent management, workforce planning, industrial relations, compliance, and employee engagement, with focus on change and transformation in a multi-national manufacturing