Strategic HR Manager – Engineering & Construction

Search Personnel Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days annual leave

Variable bonus

Job summary

Search Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead HR operations across engineering, construction and infra projects in Malaysia. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee engagement and offboarding while ensuring compliance with local laws and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in HR or related field, has prior managerial HR experience, and can drive HR policies, performance management and people development in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing full-spectrum HR functions in a managerial or supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Engineering, construction or project-based industry experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-spectrum HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee engagement and offboarding.
• Review HR policies and ensure compliance with Malaysian employment laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee payroll processing and statutory contributions and deductions, including EPF (KWSP), SOCSO (PERKESO), EIS and PCB (MTD), and manage applicable HRD Corp obligations.
• Advise management on workforce planning, employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Manage performance appraisals, training, talent development and succession planning.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, HR reporting and process improvements.
• Drive HR digitalisation, HR system improvements and process enhancements.

Skills

HR management

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Search Personnel Pte Ltd is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead HR operations across engineering, construction and infra projects in Malaysia. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee engagement and offboarding while ensuring compliance with local laws and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in HR or related field, has prior managerial HR experience, and can drive HR policies, performance management and people development in a dynamic,