Human Resources Manager

/ Key Responsibilities

SOP

HR Policy, Framework & SOP Development (Top Priority)

• Employment Act 1955Industrial Relations Act

Localize HQ HR strategy into Malaysia-compliant policies covering employment terms, leave, discipline, termination, etc., aligned with Employment Act 1955 and other relevant laws;

• HRSOP///

Independently draft, update, and roll out comprehensive HR SOPs—including onboarding/offboarding, attendance, performance review, disciplinary actions, and personnel file management;

• HR

Establish a compliance audit mechanism to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks;

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Drive policy communication and training to ensure organization-wide adoption.

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/ Recruitment & Workforce Planning

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Develop and execute annual hiring plans aligned with business needs;

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Recruit for critical manufacturing roles (technicians, engineers, supervisors) with speed and quality;

• JobStreetRicebowlLinkedIn

Manage recruitment channels and enhance employer branding in local market;

• Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass

Support expatriate work pass applications through Immigration and MIDA.

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Payroll / Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

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Design competitive local pay structures and support annual salary review and bonus planning;

• PayrollEPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB100%

Oversee end-to-end payroll: validate timesheets/salary data, liaise with 3rd-party providers, resolve inquiries, and ensure 100% accurate statutory filings;

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Administer statutory and voluntary benefits to enhance employee experience.

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/ Employee Relations & Culture Integration

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Proactively manage ER matters and resolve grievances or potential disputes;

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Organize engagement initiatives (e.g., town halls, surveys, celebrations);

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Bridge cultural gaps between Chinese leadership and local workforce.

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/ Administration & Government Liaison

• SSMMIDADOEBombaFMA

Lead licensing and compliance: SSM, MIDA incentives, DOE, Bomba, FMA, etc.;

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Serve as primary point of contact for government agencies;

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Coordinate external vendors for efficient service delivery;

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Oversee office setup, procurement, and asset management.

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/ Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree or above in HR, Law, Business Administration, or related field;

• 8HR//SOP01

Minimum 8 years of hands-on HR experience in Malaysia, with proven track record in building or overhauling HR policies and SOPs;

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Manufacturing industry experience is mandatory;

• EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, Employment Pass

Deep expertise in Malaysian labor laws and statutory compliance;

• MIDASSMDOEBomba

Demonstrated experience independently handling MIDA, SSM, DOE, Bomba applications;

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Fluent English (working language); basic Bahasa Malaysia for government interactions;

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Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.

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Strong systems thinker who can translate strategy into operational frameworks;

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High compliance awareness with meticulous attention to documentation;

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Self-motivated and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced startup environment;

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Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder influence skills.