Human Resources Manager

Provide effective, timely HR leadership and support to the Johor Bahru manufacturing facility. Support site performance by aligning workforce plans, talent practices, and employee engagement initiatives with operational needs. Promote fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices and constructive employee relations. Partner with the Country HR Manager to support Malaysia-wide HR priorities and country-level matters as required. Help maintain a safe, respectful, and productive workplace for employees across the facility. Partner with site leadership to understand operational priorities and develop HR plans that support business and workforce needs. Advise managers on workforce planning, organization effectiveness, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement. Lead or coordinate recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development activities for the Johor Bahru facility. Manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution, ensuring issues are handled fairly and consistently. Support the application of company HR policies and local employment requirements; escalate complex or sensitive matters to the Country HR Manager as appropriate. Coordinate core HR operations for the facility, including employee records, compensation and benefits administration, payroll inputs, and HR reporting, in collaboration with relevant teams. Support change management and communication activities affecting the facility. Work with site leaders and relevant functions to address workforce matters in a manufacturing environment, including attendance and frontline employee engagement. Provide HR support for Malaysia country-level matters or initiatives as assigned by the Country HR Manager, which may include coordination with other locations or country stakeholders. Share relevant workforce trends, risks, and recommendations with the Country HR Manager and site leadership. Travel within Malaysia as needed to support assigned HR activities. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Demonstrated HR experience, including experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or other operational workforce. Experience advising managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and HR operations. Working knowledge of Malaysian employment practices and the ability to apply company policies consistently. Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, or complex employee matters. Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work with frontline employees, site leaders, and country-level stakeholders. Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage both site responsibilities and assigned country-level support. Proficiency in English; Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is an advantage. Willingness and ability to travel between Johor and other locations in Malaysia as required.