HR Executive (IR/ER) Healthcare

About the company

This employer is a well-established local manufacturer of high-quality medical equipment, with operations supporting the global healthcare supply chain. They are a trusted name in this sector, and are known for their innovative technologies and strong operational consistency.

About the job

This is a hands-on HR generalist role within the HR department, with a strong focus on industrial relations, employee relations, and workforce welfare. You will play a key role in managing worker hostels, disciplinary issues, and absenteeism while supporting the overall HR operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with labor laws, driving employee engagement initiatives, and maintaining a harmonious workplace environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage employee relations activities including absenteeism tracking, sick leave monitoring, probation reviews, and workforce analytics.
• Build strong working relationships with shop-floor employees, committees, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Handle industrial relations matters such as grievance management, committee coordination, elections, and dispute prevention.
• Support employee engagement initiatives including townhalls, help desks, welfare activities, and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws, audit requirements, and ethical employment standards, including forced-labour prevention.
• Monitor, document, and follow up on compliance findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee worker accommodation and amenities management, including hostels and canteen operations, ensuring safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate health, safety, and wellness initiatives such as medical check-ups, wellness programs, and employee well-being activities.
• Manage onboarding, induction sessions, internal communications, and engagement surveys to foster employee trust and engagement.
• Liaise with government bodies, unions, auditors, and consultants, while preparing IR/ER reports and maintaining proper documentation for inspections and audits.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing/industrial environment with a strong exposure to IR/ER and workforce management
• Working knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, industrial relations practices, and social compliance requirements
• Experience managing employee welfare facilities such as hostels, canteens, and clinics is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to be based full-time on-site in Sitiawan, Perak

What's on offer:

• An opportunity to drive high-impact HR and IR initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Competitive remuneration and benefits (basic salary up to RM 5,500)
• The chance to be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and people development