HR Manager (based in Johor)

Adecco is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation to hire a Human Resources Manager to lead its HR and Administration functions for its Johor operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a key leadership role, partnering closely with site management and regional HR leadership to drive people strategies, strengthen HR operations and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Business Partnering: Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, organisational development, manpower optimisation and people strategies.
• HR Operations & Talent Acquisition: Oversee the full spectrum of HR operations, end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development.
• Employee & Industrial Relations: Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, misconduct investigations, domestic inquiries and industrial relations matters.
• Foreign Worker Management: Oversee foreign worker administration, work permits, immigration matters, regulatory compliance and employee welfare.
• HR Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment legislation, HR policies, ISO standards and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) requirements.
• Administration & Leadership: Oversee general administration, facilities and vendor management while leading and developing the HR team.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or HRBP capacity.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial environment will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, employee relations and industrial relations.
• Hands-on experience in foreign worker management and immigration matters.
• Exposure to ISO standards, RBA requirements and customer compliance audits is highly desirable.
• A strong HR leader who can balance strategic business partnering with hands-on operational execution.