Job Description

This role leads and manage the full spectrum of HR functions for K&T in partnership with the senior leadership to align HR Strategies, Policies and Operations with its Business Goals.

We encourage all qualfied applicants to send in your applications with all relevant and supporting documents.

Depending on hirer's assessment, candidates may also be matched to a different role or seniority at any stage of the application.

Applications will be considered based on overall fit and hiring decisions are final.

Strategic HR & Policy

• Develop, review and implement HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook, aligned to business goals and the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other applicable legislation.
• Advise management on HR-related matters (e.g. risks, compliance, trends and industry best practice.
• Support organisational design and workforce planning in line with Business Plans.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Own end-to-end recruitment across the organisation: manpower planning, job postings, sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• Build talent pipelines for critical manufacturing, technical, and support roles.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, job portals, and (where applicable) foreign worker agencies.

Compensation, Benefits & Personnel Cost Management

• Ensure payroll accuracy and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, HRDF levy etc).
• Develop and manage the HR/personnel budget; monitor headcount cost and manpower cost ratios; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking exercises to ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive and aligned to business performance outcomes

Training, Development & Performance Management

• Design and manage training & development programmes, including HRDF-claimable training.
• Develop performance appraisal tools and manage evaluation cycle, KPI setting, and performance improvement plans.
• Build succession planning and career development frameworks.

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Build a strong organisational culture and foster positive employee relations through engagement initiatives
• Manage grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and domestic inquiries in compliance with Malaysian labour law.
• Liaise with statutory bodies (JTKSM, KWSP, PERKESO, LHDN) and, where applicable, employee/union representatives.

HR Systems, Reporting & Team Leadership

• Administer and optimise the HRMS for up-to-date records, payroll, leave and attendance.
• Prepare HR dashboards/reports (headcount, turnover, cost-per-hire, absenteeism) for regular management review.
• Lead, mentor and develop the HR team, including HR Officers/Executives

Job Requirements

Job Specification

• Bachelor's/Masters Degree and/or Professional Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record leading an HR function end-to-end, ideally with multi-site or full-function ownership.
• Strong working knowledge of the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and statutory contribution frameworks (EPF, SOCSO, EIS).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment strongly preferred, including exposure to shift-based workforce management.
• Proficient in HR Management Systems/HRMS and payroll software. (Familiarity with Odoo is a strong advantage)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365, Data Analytics, Visualisation for reporting and presentation.
• Strong command of English required. Proficiency in Mandarin is a requirement for this role given regular liaison with Mandarin-speaking management/business counterparts; working proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is highly advantageous for statutory liaison and communicating with the production workforce.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, sound judgement, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

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