INFINITY8 Hiring! Full Time Assistant HR Manager (Pasir Gudang) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Our client, a well-established fertilizer manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Human Resources Manager to join their HR & Administration team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is ready to move beyond day-to-day HR operations and take on a broader, more strategic HR leadership role, with potential progression into an HR Manager position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead and oversee daily HR & Administration operations and supervise HR/Admin team members

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, talent management and retention initiatives

• Develop and implement employee engagement and company culture initiatives

• Review and improve HR policies, procedures and practices in line with business needs and regulatory requirements

• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and provide HR guidance to managers and employees

• Support manpower planning and workforce development initiatives

• Oversee payroll, attendance, HRIS and foreign worker / expatriate recruitment and permit processes

• Provide HR and administrative support to regional operations across Malaysia and Indonesia

• Oversee office administration, facilities, utilities and general administrative matters

• Support HR compliance, audits and continuous improvement initiatives

• Work closely with management to identify HR challenges and recommend practical, business-focused solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

• 8–12 years of HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory / leadership role

• Strong experience in manufacturing HR is highly preferred

• Solid knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and HR practices

• Exposure to foreign worker / expatriate management and immigration processes

• Experience with payroll systems, attendance monitoring and HRIS

• Strong employee relations, recruitment and HR operations experience

• Regional exposure covering Malaysia and Indonesia is an advantage

• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia / Indonesia

• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

Candidates with exposure to the following will be highly valued:

SMETA / social compliance audits

Human rights & forced labour compliance

ISO / food-related compliance

Food Fraud / Food Defence requirements

Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, biotechnology, chemical, agriculture or other regulated manufacturing environments