Head of HR
Location: Rawang
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established public-listed manufacturing organisation, is looking for a senior HR leader to head the Human Resources function and drive the overall people strategy across its operations. This role will oversee the full spectrum of HR, Administration, Health & Safety, and Facilities Management, while working closely with senior leadership to support business growth, operational excellence, and workforce development.
This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for building strong HR frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a high-performing support function for the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the overall Human Resources strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational priorities
- Oversee the full spectrum of HR including talent development, performance management, employee relations, rewards, and HR operations
- Manage end-to-end Learning & Development initiatives, including leadership development, succession planning, and workforce capability building
- Drive performance management processes including goal setting, appraisals, and development planning across the organisation
- Provide strategic guidance to management on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and industrial relations issues
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, safety regulations, and statutory requirements across all operations
- Oversee Health, Safety & Environment practices and promote a strong workplace safety culture
- Lead HR operations including recruitment, policies, compensation & benefits, foreign worker management, and workforce planning
- Manage administration and facility management functions to ensure smooth daily operations across sites
- Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction strategies to support long-term workforce needs
- Partner with senior leadership on organisational design, change management, and business transformation initiatives
- Liaise with external authorities, auditors, and relevant government bodies when required
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in a senior HR leadership role within manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environments
- Proven experience managing full-spectrum HR, including employee relations and industrial relations
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour law, safety regulations, and statutory compliance
- Experience overseeing multiple support functions such as Admin, Safety, or Facilities will be an advantage
- Ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide strategic HR direction
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on, practical, and able to operate in a fast-paced operational environment
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to lead the HR function for a public listed organisation
- Direct exposure to CEO and senior leadership team
- Strategic and operational leadership role with wide scope of responsibility
- Stable and well-established manufacturing environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Next Steps
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, click Apply Now and submit your CV.
Early applicants will have an advantage and will be considered first. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
