HR Manager - #1130364

Human Resource Manager

(Nature and Information Engineering Publishing Sdn. Bhd. | Start-up | Malaysia Johor Bahru)

Role Overview

The HR Manager is responsible for end-to-end HR management, supporting business growth through effective talent planning, recruitment, compliance, compensation design, and employee relations. The role is hands-on and strategic, suitable for a start-up environment with cross-regional and multicultural teams. This role requires to be on-site at Malaysia Johor Bahru (City Square Tower)

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with business needs (academic publishing operations, international cooperation, copyright transactions)

• Design organizational structure, role definitions, and manpower planning suitable for a start-up growth stage.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Lead full-cycle recruitment

• Manage local and cross-border hiring, including coordination of Employment Pass and onboarding for foreign talents.

• Establish cost effective recruitment channels and shorten hiring cycles for key positions.

3. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Design and manage compliant salary structures, incentives, and benefits in accordance with Malaysia labor laws.

• Oversee payroll, statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS), bonuses, and allowances.

• Ensure cost control while maintaining market competitiveness.

4. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations in a multicultural work environment, ensuring fair and respectful workplace practices.

• Draft and administer employment contracts, confidentiality and non-compete agreements.

• Handle employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, confirmation, transfers, resignations) and resolve workplace issues.

5. Training & Organizational Development

• Identify training needs and implement practical training programs (bilingual communication, publishing compliance, multi-skill development).

• Support employee engagement, retention, and career development initiatives.

6. Stakeholder & External Liaison

• Act as the key HR contact with government agencies, immigration authorities, and external service providers.

• Provide HR insights and reports to management to support decision-making.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in publishing, media, education, or multinational environments.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysia labor laws and HR compliance.

• Experience managing recruitment and employee relations in multicultural teams.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a start-up or fast-paced environment.