Human Resource Manager

We are seeking a hands‑on and people‑centric HR Manager to join our Johor operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting both employees and leaders across the full employee lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws and company policies. The successful candidate will act as a trusted HR advisor at the site level and work closely with the APAC HR Operations team to deliver consistent, fair, and effective HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll & Compliance

• Act as the first reviewer for monthly payroll, ensuring 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.
• Oversee foreign worker administration, including permits, renewals, and statutory compliance.

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers as the local HR representative during interviews and selection, ensuring best‑fit hiring.
• Review and approve manpower requisitions and job offers in line with guidelines.
• Conduct HR orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new joiners.

3. Employee & Industrial Relations

• Manage industrial relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and employee grievances.
• Advise managers on performance and conduct issues to ensure consistent and fair outcomes.
• Provide professional support on policy interpretation, absenteeism, discipline, harassment, and discrimination matters.

4. Engagement, Performance & Development

• Support managers throughout the performance management cycle (goal setting, reviews, follow‑ups).
• Partner with site leadership and APAC HR on employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support HR programmes related to engagement, recognition, wellbeing, and culture.
• Consult with managers on training and development needs and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.

5. HR Operations & Systems

• Partner with HR Operations to support HR systems, process standardisation, and centralisation initiatives.

• Participate in the implementation of regional or global HR projects.

• Perform other HR‑related duties as required.