HR Manager

HR Manager

Location: Bertam, Penang

We are looking for a proactive, people-oriented, and well-organised HR Manager to join our team in Bertam, Penang.

This role focuses on recruitment, worker onboarding, documentation, attendance, client coordination, and worker welfare. You will work closely with factory clients, supervisors, and workers to ensure smooth recruitment, deployment, and ongoing employment throughout the worker’s journey.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well, pays attention to detail, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and schedule interviews for factory worker placements.
• Coordinate worker onboarding, documentation, and deployment to client sites.
• Prepare, collect, verify, and maintain employee documentation, including personal records, employment documents, and onboarding forms.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with clients, factory supervisors, and workers regarding recruitment, deployment, attendance, and worker-related matters.
• Compile and monitor workers’ daily/monthly attendance records and prepare attendance reports for payroll and client submission.
• Follow up with clients regarding attendance, absenteeism, late coming, and other worker-related matters.
• Monitor worker attendance, welfare, accommodation, and general employment needs.
• Handle worker-related issues and provide timely and practical resolutions.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with workers to understand their concerns and ensure a smooth employment experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee, recruitment, deployment, and attendance records.
• Prepare basic reports and updates on recruitment status, worker headcount, attendance, and deployment.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth payroll, documentation, and worker administration.
• Travel locally when required to visit hostels, client factories, interview locations, or attend to worker-related matters.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Experience in recruitment, HR, manpower supply, staffing, or a related field is preferred.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English

• Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred due to the nature of the role and communication requirements.

• Comfortable communicating with both workers and factory management.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Well-organised, responsible, and detail-oriented, particularly with documentation and attendance records.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Willing to travel locally when required.

• Positive attitude with good problem-solving and follow-up skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours.
• Fast-paced and people-driven working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow in the recruitment and HR industry.
• Gain hands-on experience working with factory clients and employees.
• Develop valuable skills in recruitment, HR operations, client management, and worker relations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and grow with the company.
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting worker welfare and client satisfaction.