Job Description

Role Purpose

• To lead the Company's HR function by providing strategic and practical HR support to Management and HODs, while strengthening HR operations, performance management, employee relations and workforce planning. The role will also drive the transition towards a more structured and corporatized organization through standardized HR policies, SOPs, documentation, approval workflows and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Business Partnership – Work closely with Management and HODs to understand business and manpower needs, provide HR advice, and implement practical people strategies.
• Performance Management & Development – Manage employee KPIs, performance reviews, probation, confirmation, employee development, and performance improvement maters.
• Corporate Structure & Governance – Drive initiatives to transition the Company from SME-style practices towards a more structured and corporatized organization by implementing standardized documentation, official document control, approval workflows, authority matrices, policies, SOPs and other governance frameworks.
• Employee Engagement & Communication – Maintain effective communication with employees and HODs, address employee concerns, and support initiatives that improve engagement and workplace culture.
• Compensation & Benefits – Manage salary reviews, increments, promotions, benefits, and other compensation-related matters in line with Company policies and business requirements.
• Industrial Relations & Compliance – Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and other HR issues while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and Company policies.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning – Work with HODs to identify manpower requirements, manage recruitment priorities, and ensure suitable talent is hired according to business needs.
• Culture & Change Management – Support Management in developing a positive and accountable workplace culture and assist in implementing organizational changes and HR initiatives.
• HR Operations & Reporting – Oversee HR processes, employee records, policies, HR reporting, onboarding, confirmation, employee movements, and other day-to-day HR matters.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or senior HR capacity.
• Strong experience across HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, performance management and compensation.
• Practical knowledge of Malaysian employment practices and HR compliance.
• Experience developing or improving HR policies, SOPs, workflows and governance frameworks.
• Experience working directly with Management and HODs in a business partnering capacity.
• Experience in an SME or growing organization transitioning towards more structured and corporatized practices will be an advantage.
• Strong experience in handling employee relations, disciplinary matters and performance-related issues.

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