Assistant Human Resource Manager

• Minimum education: Diploma and above
• 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-outlet or multi-brand F&B or retail business.
• Proven ability to manage recruitment cycles, HR operations, and stakeholder expectations simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.
• High integrity, discretion, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Strong ambition to lead the HR function and grow with the company.

WE’RE HIRING: HR ASSISTANT MANAGER | BE THE HEART OF OUR GROWING F&B FAMILY

Are you a talent magnet and a performance accelerator? We want you.

At CPIFC, we’re not just serving meals - we’re building Malaysia’s next iconic F&B powerhouse. With a vibrant portfolio of rapidly growing brands on a mission to scale up with excellence. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and capable HR Assistant Manager who is excited to help build winning teams across our expanding network.

This isn’t a desk-bound HR job. IT’s a dynamic, hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the power of culture, and can drive recruitment and people performance as strategic levers of growth.

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition for outlet leadership (managers, assistant managers, supervisors) and corporate roles.
• Assist in driving the culture of performance with outlet managers and the management team.
• Involved in assisting in developing and implementing learning and development programs that empower outlet and mid-level leaders to thrive.
• Create systems, frameworks, and SOPs that ensure long-term talent sustainability.
• Lead in ensuring all payroll and compliance with HR regulations are in order.

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working in entrepreneurial, high-growth environments.
• Believe HR should sit at the strategic table, not the sidelines.
• Can recruit, train, and retain talent with speed and precision.
• Have strong people instincts and know how to balance empathy with accountability.
• Are passionate about creating systems that empower others to succeed.

• A pivotal role in one of Malaysia’s most exciting F&B scale-ups.
• Direct collaboration with a forward-thinking leadership team.
• An energetic, performance-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• A career path that grows with you, with opportunities to shape and lead HR function as the group expands.
• If you're a builder, a believer, and a people-changer, we want to meet you.

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and manage the recruitment process for outlet leadership roles (managers, assistant managers, supervisors), key operational staff, and selected corporate hires.
• Build and maintain a reliable candidate pipeline aligned to projected outlet and brand expansion plans.
• Streamline hiring processes to reduce time-to-hire and enhance candidate experience.
• Plan and implement workforce planning strategies that support rapid business growth.

1. Performance Management & Culture Building

• Assist in implementing and monitoring performance management frameworks across the organization.
• Support outlet managers in managing probation reviews, setting KPIs, and creating development plans.
• Act as a key contact for promoting employee engagement and embedding performance culture at all levels.

1. Learning & Development Execution

• Organize and track delivery of L&D programs for outlet managers and high-potential staff.
• Support the development of competency-based frameworks and training documentation.
• Conduct needs assessments and propose improvements to support ongoing leadership development.

1. HR Administration, Policy, Payroll and Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee records, contracts, HR policies, and statutory compliance.
• Assist in the development and documentation of SOPs, HR processes, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate HR audits and ensure readiness for scaling operations and external investment.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices in line with Malaysian labor laws and evolving business needs.
• Familiar with the Employment Act and other regulatory requirements from statutory bodies.

1. Strategic HR Development & Future Leadership

• Work directly with the Director to design the future structure of the HR department.
• Support in the identification and implementation of HR technologies and tools.
• Prepare to assume broader HR leadership responsibilities as the company grows into new markets.
• Strategic Career Growth Path
• People-First Organisation
• Growth-Oriented Team Environment