HR Manager

Key Responsibilities:

·       Oversee the end-to-end recruitment and selection process including job postings, resume screening, interviews and onboarding.

·       Coordinate visa and work permit applications for foreign workers and expatriate in compliance with immigration laws and regulations.

·       Lead employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions through orientation programs, documentation and exit interviews.

·       Manage performance management systems, including goal setting, appraisals, and development plans. Guide managers in conducting effective reviews and delivering constructive feedback.

·       Handle employee relations matter such as conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling, ensuring alignment with company policies and labor laws.

·       Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in accordance with current employment laws; communicate changes effectively.

·       Coordinate training and development programs, provide support to managers and employees, and evaluate program effectiveness.

·       Maintain accurate HR records, monitor attendance, manage HR systems, and prepare HR correspondences such as confirmations, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary letters.

·       Liaise with government authorities to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

·       Supervise and mentor HRA team members, offering coaching and support to promote high performance and continuous development.

·       Act as a strategic HR partner to department heads by providing advice on workforce planning, team structuring, and employee-related matters.

·       Lead HR projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timely execution.

·       Foster a high-performance culture by promoting accountability, motivation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Operations) to implement HR strategies and drive organizational efficiency.

·       Provide timely and accurate HR reports and analytics to management to support strategic decision-making.

·       Assist in HR audits by preparing documentation and ensuring full compliance with audit requirements.

·       Monitor and analyze key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, training effectiveness) and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.

·       Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Key Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

·       Experience with HR roles in a commercial or multinational manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

·       Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in supervising or mentoring team members.

·       Strong knowledge of Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967, HR practices, labour laws and compliance, especially in areas such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management and HR policies.

·       Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to support collaboration with department heads and drive HR initiatives.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

·       Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operations and multiple priorities effectively.

·       Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Chinese proficiency is an advantage.

·       High proficiency experience with HR systems, particularly HR2000 and SAP (SuccessFactors) is a mandatory requirement.

·       High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.