Strategic HR Leader – Manufacturing & Engineering (Johor)

Fuku; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku is seeking an HR Manager for its Manufacturing & Engineering operations in Johor Bahru. You will lead a small HR team, partner with plant leadership, and implement workforce planning, talent development, and performance/rewards programs in a data-driven environment.

You will report to the Head of HR in Kuala Lumpur, be part of a listed multinational, and drive HR governance for a safety-conscious manufacturing site in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors.
• Background in structured, compliance-heavy, or joint-venture environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across plant operations and Group HR.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head of Department and HR business partner to plant leadership.
• Develop and execute HR strategies including workforce planning and succession planning.
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce development, onboarding, retention, and training pipelines.
• Lead performance and rewards management, including KPI setting and salary benchmarking.
• Ensure governance, reporting and risk management through HR audits and HR metrics monitoring.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven reporting

HRIS proficiency

People management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Fuku is seeking an HR Manager for its Manufacturing & Engineering operations in Johor Bahru. You will lead a small HR team, partner with plant leadership, and implement workforce planning, talent development, and performance/rewards programs in a data-driven environment.

You will report to the Head of HR in Kuala Lumpur, be part of a listed multinational, and drive HR governance for a safety-conscious manufacturing site in Malaysia.