HR Manager

The Company

Hoya Group: The Hoya Group is a diversified multinational company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and healthcare products. HOYA constantly strives to create new value through innovation based on its advanced optics technologies. Our 36,000 employees in more than 80 countries and regions strive to provide indispensable products and services to contribute to create a healthy and prosperous society.

HOYA Vision Care: For over 80 years, the HOYA Vision Care division, which is a part of the HOYA Group, has been a global leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high-quality eyeglass lenses, HOYA continuously strives toward finding the best vision solutions designed to optimally equip eyecare professionals to change the way people see the world every day. Founded in Japan in 1941, HOYA Vision Care has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe today.

The Position

HOYA Vision Care Malaysia is seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead and strengthen the Human Resources function, supporting approximately 150 employees across two entities: Commercial and RX Production Lab. This role requires a hands-on HR professional with strong operational expertise and the ability to independently design and execute strategic HR programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development, driving a People Agenda that aligns with business priorities, enhances organizational performance, and fosters a culture of engagement, agility, and continuous growth.  Mobility: willingness to travel occasionally

Key Stakeholders

Leadership

• Reporting manager: HR Director - APAC
• Dotted-line reporting manager: Managing Director of VC Malaysia

Regional and global HR teams

Local leadership team

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering

• Collaborate with local leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic talent initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and change management.
• Champion organizational effectiveness and support transformation and cultural alignment.

Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Conduct training needs analysis and implement targeted development programs.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development efforts.
• Drive initiatives that enhance organizational capability, agility, and performance.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee payroll, employee lifecycle processes, and HRIS maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws and internal policies.
• Manage HR audits, disciplinary actions, and industrial relations matters.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and competency profiles.
• Build strong employer branding and candidate experience.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and implement engagement strategies that reinforce company values.
• Facilitate employee feedback mechanisms and internal communications.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Budgeting

• Prepare HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.
• Manage headcount planning and labor cost budgeting. 

Qualification

• Education: Bachelor's / university degree, preferably in HR or Business Administration

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of related HR experience
• Hands-on experience in HR operations, Talent Acquisition, Performance management, Talent Management, Training & Development, and Change management.
• Strong knowledge of Employment law
• Excellent communication skills in English. Other international languages are an added advantage
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Cross-cultural competence
• Time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Behavioral attributes

• Humility and a collaborative mindset
• Initiative, proactiveness, and independence
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to work with ambiguity
• Solution focus and action-oriented
• Attention to detail