Human Resource Assistant Manager

Unigrà is an Italian agro-food group founded in 1972. Through its various brands, the company offers high-end raw materials, semi-processed and finished products across all channels, the main categories being Chocolate and Chocolate Compounds, UHT Vegetable Creams and Margarine.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resource Assistant Manager to serve as a key partner to the Human Resource Manager in driving HR operations, employee relations, and compliance across the plant. This role requires a strong balance of operational oversight and hands-on execution within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Human Resource Manager, providing comprehensive operational and strategic support across HR initiatives.
• Support and assist in managing Trade Union matters, including collective bargaining preparation, grievance handling, and ensuring operational compliance with Collective Agreements.
• Oversee and streamline end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Coordinate employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes in strict alignment with company policies and legal regulations.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition workflows, including candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Prepare comprehensive HR reporting, workforce metrics, and analytics to support management decision-making.
• Support the administration of compensation, benefits structures, performance appraisal systems, and training/development programs.
• Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, safety standards, and internal standard operating procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive professional HR experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or Assistant Manager capacity.
• Labor & Trade Union Knowledge: Practical exposure to or strong understanding of Trade Union relations, collective bargaining, and industrial relations within a manufacturing setup.
• Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and related statutory guidelines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Key Attributes: Strong organizational acumen, problem-solving skills and detail orientation.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Location: Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang, Johor