Human Resource Manager

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Human Resources functions in Malaysia, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and regional HR strategies. The role acts as a strategic business partner to management while maintaining high standards of governance, employee relations, talent management, and organizational culture.

The HR Manager is expected to safeguard the company's integrity, promote an inclusive workplace, and ensure all HR practices comply with legal, ethical, and corporate requirements.

Principal Accountabilities / Main Functions:

HR Business Partnering

· Partner with Country Manager and department heads on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

· Provide HR advice and guidance on employee-related matters.

· Support business growth through talent and people strategies.

· Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.

· Facilitate change management and organizational development programs.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

· Lead recruitment activities for all positions.

· Ensure recruitment processes are fair, objective, and compliant with company policies.

· Manage manpower planning and headcount budgets.

· Coordinate onboarding and probation management.

· Ensure conflict-of-interest declarations are obtained during recruitment.

Employee Relations

· Manage employee grievances and disciplinary matters.

· Conduct investigations into workplace complaints.

· Ensure fair treatment of all employees.

· Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace.

· Support conflict resolution and mediation efforts.

Performance Management

· Facilitate annual performance review processes.

· Support managers in setting performance objectives.

· Coach managers on performance improvement plans (PIP).

· Identify high-potential employees and succession candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

· Manage salary review and bonus processes.

· Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

· Administer statutory benefits.

· Review market competitiveness of compensation packages.

HR Compliance & Governance

· Ensure compliance.

· Maintain accurate employee records.

· Manage HR audits and compliance reviews.

· Ensure HR policies remain updated and legally compliant.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

· Foster a respectful multi-cultural and multi-racial workplace.

· Ensure equal employment opportunities.

· Prevent discrimination.

Learning & Development

· Identify organizational training needs.

· Coordinate leadership development initiatives.

· Manage training budgets and HRDC claims where applicable.

· Support employee career development planning.

Industrial Relations & Investigations

· Manage disciplinary processes.

· Liaise with legal counsel when required.

· Manage labor disputes and Industrial Relations matters.

Policy & Culture Leadership

· Drive company culture initiatives.

· Promote ethical conduct and compliance.

· Support whistleblowing mechanisms.

· Ensure employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Core competencies

· Leadership

· HR Expertise

· Ethics & Governance

· Communication

Educational qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in:

Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, Related discipline

· Preferred: Master's Degree, Professional HR Certifications (SHRM, CIPD, AHRI, etc.)

4. Relevant experience

· Minimum 5 years in HR leadership role.

· Experience handling:

o Employee Relations, Investigations, Labor Law Compliance, Performance Management Talent Acquisition

Regional HR exposure is preferred.