HR Manager (Data Centre)

About the role

We are partnering with a regional digital infrastructure and data centre platform in a search for a Manager, Human Resources to own the full spectrum of HR delivery across its two Malaysian sites, partnering business leaders on employee relations, performance and compliance as the organisation scales. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted HR adviser to managers and employees across both Malaysian sites, travelling to the second location as required
• Partner leaders on workforce planning, organisation effectiveness, retention and team development, keeping people decisions aligned to business objectives and company policy
• Support change management and organisational growth initiatives as the business builds out its structure and processes
• Manage employee relations and industrial relations matters end to end, covering disciplinary cases, misconduct investigations, grievances and workplace conflict
• Conduct investigations and recommend resolutions that are fair, compliant and consistent, maintaining proper case documentation throughout
• Handle exits, terminations and separation processes in line with Malaysian labour law
• Drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, performance improvement plans (PIPs) and development discussions
• Coach managers through underperformance, conduct issues and difficult conversations, and support calibration and talent assessment exercises
• Act as the in-country reference point on the Employment Act, covering working hours, shift arrangements, overtime eligibility, rest day and public holiday pay, benefits and statutory obligations
• Work alongside payroll and external vendors on payroll queries and employment compliance matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant HR experience
• Proven track record managing employee relations and industrial relations independently, including disciplinary cases, workplace investigations, grievances, misconduct and terminations
• Demonstrated ownership of performance management processes and performance improvement plans
• Strong command of the Malaysian Employment Act, industrial relations legislation and HR compliance requirements
• Good working knowledge of payroll-related regulations spanning overtime, working hours, shift arrangements, public holiday pay and statutory obligations
• Experience supporting multiple business functions and partnering with managers at varying levels of seniority
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex employee matters professionally
• Proactive and self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through in an environment where processes are still being built
• Prior experience within an MNC environment preferred, with exposure to engineering, construction, infrastructure, technology, data centre or project-based industries a plus

Interested candidates may email your resume to:

Natasha Ngiam, [email protected]

EA License No: 23S2032 / R26161763

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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