Human Resource and Admin Manager

Position Summary

The Head of Human Resource & Administration is responsible for leading the Human Resource, Administration, Corporate Governance, IT Administration, Corporate Communication, Marketing, and Facilities Management functions across the MMCS Group.

The role serves as a strategic business partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management by driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, corporate governance, compliance, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

As a member of the Key Senior Management Team, the Head of HRA participates in strategic planning, meetings including, amongst others, Board meetings and Management meetings and provides recommendations on human capital, governance, organizational development, and business sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Human Capital Management

• Develop the Group Human Capital Strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Lead workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning.

• Drive HR KPIs, performance management and organisational transformation initiatives.

• Oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits and employee engagement.

B. Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruitment strategy and employer branding initiatives.

• Manage training, leadership development and HRD Corp programmes.

• Build partnerships with universities, recruitment agencies and industry bodies.

• Ensure recruitment complies with internal policies.

C. Employee Relations

• Lead disciplinary and domestic inquiry matters.

• Provide guidance on industrial relations.

• Promote positive organisational culture and communication

D. Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Develop HR governance framework.

• Ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations, including, amongst others:

  • Employment Act
  • Industrial Relations Act
  • PDPA
  • Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements
  • Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance
  • ISO standards
  • ESG requirements

• Review Company Policies and Employee Handbook.

• Support Internal Audit and External Audit activities.

• Maintain the confidentiality of employee, Board and corporate information.

E. Board & Management Support

• Attend Board of Directors, Management, and Committee Meetings.
• Prepare HR and Administration Board Papers.
• Present manpower planning, organisational updates, remuneration proposals, and HR strategic initiatives to the Board and Management.
• Implement Board resolutions relating to Human Resources and Administration.
• Advise Management on organisational risks, succession planning, executive appointments, and people strategy.
• Work closely with the Company Secretary, Legal Advisors, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee on governance and human capital matters.

F. Administration & Facilities Management

• Oversee office administration, facilities management, insurance and vendor management.

• Manage company assets, licences, statutory renewals and vehicles.

• Oversee business continuity planning.

G. Information Technology Administration

• Support digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Monitor HRIS, payroll systems and digital workplace projects.
• Coordinate ISO/IEC 27001 implementation.

H. Corporate Communication & Marketing

• Oversee corporate branding, website and social media platforms.

• Support investor communication initiatives.

• Coordinate corporate events and CSR activities.

I. ISO, Risk Management & ESG

• Lead ISO 9001 implementation.
• Lead ISO/IEC 27001 implementation.
• Support ESG communication and reporting.
• Lead corrective action programmes.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Law, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master's Degree or MBA is preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g. MIHRM, SHRM, CIPD) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR and Administration experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience supporting a listed company, IPO, or public company is highly preferred.
• Experience leading HR transformation and organisational development.
• Experience managing multiple business entities or a group structure.