Senior Manager Of Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Senior Manager of Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations (Manufacturing): Leading total rewards, payroll, and HR systems for a large-scale manufacturing site with an accent on labor cost optimization, shift-based payroll complexity, and workforce analytics. Focus on designing competitive compensation structures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with plant leadership to drive productivity and operational efficiency.

Location: Must be based in Seremban, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a global semiconductor manufacturer dedicated to high-volume production and innovation in power electronics.

What you will do

• Design and manage compensation structures tailored to manufacturing job architecture and plant-based roles.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, including shift allowances, overtime, and incentives for large blue-collar populations.
• Drive HR analytics to provide insights on labor cost, productivity, and headcount planning to plant leadership.
• Manage HR systems, ensuring seamless integration between HRIS and manufacturing time-tracking tools.
• Lead and develop payroll and HR reporting teams to ensure operational excellence and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to optimize labor costs and support strategic workforce planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Compensation/Total Rewards, preferably in manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or regional HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, payroll compliance, and union frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and large workforce populations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics for workforce cost modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with active employee resource groups like the Pride Network and Women's groups.
• Focus on increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with support for reasonable adjustments.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment with global impact.