Senior Manager, HR

Job Description

1. Lead the full spectrum of Human Resources functions, including recruitment, payroll, employee lifecycle management, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and HR operations.
2. Partner closely with business leaders to provide strategic HR support on workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
3. Drive HR process improvements, standardize SOPs, and lead HR transformation initiatives while ensuring alignment with regional and global HR practices.
4. Oversee recruitment strategies, support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
5. Manage compensation and benefits activities, including payroll, tax compliance, budgeting, and market benchmarking, while working closely with Finance and Regional HR.
6. Ensure compliance with Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations legislation, statutory requirements, payroll regulations, and HR governance standards.
7. Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team, providing day-to-day guidance while remaining hands-on in HR operations when required.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 10 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in a people management or supervisory role.
3. Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour laws, Industrial Relations, payroll, statutory compliance, and HR best practices .
4. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence business leaders and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
6. Self-motivated, adaptable, hands-on, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.