Assistant HR Manager

Location: Penang, Malaysia; onsite

Company

The role is based within BizLink Technology (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd., part of hirify.global.

What you will do

• Manage recruitment, training and development, payroll, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, employee relations, industrial relations, foreign worker management, and administration.
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures in line with business needs and local regulations.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, retention initiatives, and employee welfare activities.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues, address grievances, and improve workplace relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Manage audit readiness and compliance requirements, including RBA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Oversee administrative operations such as vendor management, licensing, contracts, fixed assets, workplace organization, and daily-use supplies.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a related field, including people management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or an equivalent field.
• Strong HR generalist background.
• Working knowledge of labour laws, the Industrial Relations Act, and prevailing HR practices and legislation.
• Experience with payroll functions.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of the Flex HRMS system.

Culture & Benefits

• Support employee morale, healthy workplace relationships, productivity, and retention.
• Plan and execute employee welfare activities.
• Work closely with management and employees across HR and administration operations.