Human Resource Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll review to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory and internal requirements
• Provide guidance on Malaysian labour laws, HR policies, and best practices
• Lead and support internal and external HR audits and manage foreign worker administration
• Partner with hiring managers on recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Conduct HR orientation and ensure smooth onboarding experiences for new employees
• Manage employee and industrial relations matters, including disciplinary cases, investigations, and grievances
• Advise managers on performance, conduct, and workplace issues (e.g., absenteeism, harassment, discrimination)
• Support the full performance management cycle and employee development initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and HR programs related to wellbeing and culture
• Partner with HR Operations on systems, process improvements, and regional/global HR projects
• Maintain HR records, reports, and ensure effective HR service delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or relevant field (HR certification preferred)
• Proven experience as an HR Manager, ideally in manufacturing or fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and labour/union relations
• Experience handling payroll reviews, HR audits, IR cases, and full HR lifecycle processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and coaching skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to manage sensitive matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining service quality
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, databases, and reporting/metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and leadership
• Experience working in regional or APAC HR environments
• Exposure to HR transformation, standardisation, or centralisation initiatives
• Experience managing foreign worker administration and compliance
• Familiarity with engagement, wellbeing, and culture-building programs
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
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Additional Information

Job Opportunity Opportunity for a hands-on, people-centric HR Manager to support Johor operations. Play a key role in delivering end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws. Act as a trusted HR advisor to site leadership and collaborate with APAC HR Operations to drive consistent HR practices.

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