Human Resources Manager

A leading organisation in Kedah is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions within their plant.

This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with functional heads, ensuring that every aspect of human capital management aligns seamlessly with business objectives. You will be instrumental in maintaining compliance with local labour laws and statutory regulations, handling industrial relations issues, and developing strategies that foster employee engagement and retention. The organisation values flexibility, ongoing training, and generous pension contributions, creating an environment where your professional growth is supported and your expertise is truly valued. If you are passionate about nurturing talent, supporting teams, and building strong interpersonal connections across the workplace, this position provides a rewarding platform for you to make a meaningful impact.

• Work directly with plant leadership to deliver comprehensive HR support and ensure alignment with business strategy, offering you the chance to influence key decisions and drive organisational success.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive team environment where your commitment to employee engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital is recognised and celebrated.

What you'll do:

As a Human Resources Manager based in Kedah, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy for the plant. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with department heads to identify HR needs, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation, managing industrial relations cases sensitively, and implementing policies that foster a positive workplace culture. You will be responsible for recruiting top talent through university partnerships, administering payroll processes efficiently, conducting performance reviews, analysing compensation trends to retain staff effectively, and designing training programmes that address skill gaps. Success in this role requires you to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation while maintaining meticulous attention to regulatory changes. Your ability to nurture employee engagement through well-designed initiatives will be key in preserving human capital and supporting business growth.

• Collaborate closely with functional heads in the plant to provide tailored human resource support that meets operational needs and enhances overall productivity.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of relevant legislation currently enforced and ensure strict compliance with statutory rules and regulations governing the plant.
• Handle industrial relation matters including domestic inquiry investigations and proceedings, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to legal requirements.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the broader business objectives of the organisation.
• Act as a bridge between management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues in a considerate and empathetic manner.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital within the plant.
• Partner with management to understand talent requirements for both current operations and future growth, administering recruitment processes from selection through hiring.
• Administer college management visits and career talks with identified local and international universities to maintain a pool of potential talent for hiring.
• Provide guidance on complex or sensitive HR questions and issues while maintaining compliance with employment laws and recommended best practices.
• Analyse compensation trends, propose competitive pay programmes, prepare payroll accurately, administer performance reviews, annual increments, and develop training initiatives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Human Resources Manager position will bring extensive experience overseeing HR operations within a plant or manufacturing setting. Your background should demonstrate proficiency in navigating complex employment laws while fostering collaborative relationships across departments. You will have managed sensitive industrial relations cases thoughtfully, developed strategic HR initiatives that align with organisational goals, administered recruitment campaigns targeting both local talent pools and international universities, analysed compensation data to inform pay structures, delivered impactful training programmes addressing workforce development needs, reviewed policies for compliance rigorously, prepared manpower budgets efficiently, handled foreign worker hiring processes responsibly, and executed employee engagement projects that strengthen team cohesion. Your commitment to nurturing talent through supportive leadership will set you apart as a trusted partner within the organisation.

• Proven experience in managing comprehensive HR functions within a manufacturing or plant environment is essential for this role.
• Deep knowledge of local labour law regulations as well as statutory rules governing employment practices is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to collaborate effectively with functional heads and act as a dependable bridge between management and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to handle industrial relations matters including domestic inquiries with sensitivity and fairness.
• Experience developing HR strategies aligned with business objectives while supporting employee engagement initiatives.
• Expertise in talent acquisition processes including recruitment planning, interviewing techniques, university partnership management, and succession planning.
• Ability to analyse compensation trends accurately; propose competitive pay programmes; administer payroll; conduct performance reviews; manage annual increments.
• Skill in designing training needs analyses; developing internal development programmes; delivering engaging training sessions tailored to employee requirements.
• Familiarity with reviewing policies for compliance; keeping abreast of regulatory changes; implementing best practices in human resources management.
• Capacity for preparing yearly manpower budgets; managing foreign worker hiring matters; executing employee engagement projects as assigned by management.

What sets this company apart:

This pharmaceuticals organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate personal commitments alongside professional responsibilities. Generous pension contributions ensure long-term financial security while ongoing training programmes empower staff at all levels to grow their skills continuously. The company’s supportive leadership fosters collaboration across departments—encouraging open communication channels so ideas can be shared freely. With a focus on employee wellbeing through carefully designed engagement initiatives and transparent performance review processes, this employer prioritises both individual development and collective success. By joining this team in Kedah, you become part of a network dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to nurturing human capital for sustainable growth.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on people strategy within a thriving plant environment in Kedah—apply now!

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C