Adecco's client, a growing established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Manager to oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources functions. This role requires a hands-on HR professional who can drive strategic HR initiatives while ensuring strong operational execution, including frequent travel and hostel management responsibilities to support workforce operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation & benefits, payroll, employee relations, learning & development, and HR administration.
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring HR practices support organisational growth and operational efficiency.
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including manpower planning, job scoping, mass hiring initiatives, interview coordination, hiring decisions, and orientation programmes, while maintaining accurate recruitment trackers and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes with full ownership of documentation, compliance, clearance procedures, and timely updates of all relevant trackers and records.
- Manage employee hostel operations and welfare, including accommodation arrangements, tenancy coordination, compliance with regulatory requirements, upkeep standards, and addressing accommodation-related concerns.
- Foster a positive employee relations environment by addressing employee concerns, handling grievances, resolving conflicts, and supporting performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices, keeping policies, SOPs, and procedures up to date and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including payroll processing, group insurance, statutory contributions, and hostel management for employees.
- Support foreign employee and expatriate management matters, where applicable, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on HR generalist experience managing the full HR lifecycle.
- Proven leadership experience with strong exposure to employee relations, grievance handling, and performance management.
- Experience managing foreign employees and expatriate affairs will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with operational execution.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Malay (both written and spoken), with the ability to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel frequently within Malaysia as required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
