HR Senior Manager - Ipoh

A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a HRBP Senior Manager to join their plant operations in Perak.

You will be empowered to lead across the full spectrum of HR functions, from talent acquisition and performance management to industrial relations and compliance, all while nurturing a high-performance culture rooted in ethical standards. The organisation values flexibility, encourages professional development, and provides a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact both people and business outcomes.

• Play a key strategic role as the main HR partner for plant operations, collaborating with senior leadership to align people strategies with business goals and drive operational success.
• Lead end-to-end HR initiatives including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, learning & development, employee engagement, industrial relations, and compliance management within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

Navigating complex industrial relations scenarios with empathy and professionalism will be essential as you ensure harmonious labour relations. Throughout all activities, your commitment to ethical standards and compliance will underpin your approach—making you a trusted partner for both employees and leadership.

• Partner with plant management to develop and execute people strategies that directly support operational targets, productivity improvements, and business expansion plans.
• Lead strategic workforce planning activities such as organisational design, succession planning, and talent pipeline development to address current and future needs.
• Serve as the primary advisor on all HR matters for plant leadership, providing guidance on organisational changes, employee relations issues, and people-related decisions.
• Drive innovative recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent while ensuring seamless onboarding experiences for new hires.
• Oversee foreign worker lifecycle management including manpower planning, permit applications, renewals, cancellations, FOMEMA compliance, and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate on annual compensation reviews, bonus structures, promotion exercises, and market benchmarking to maintain competitive positioning within the industry.
• Implement robust performance management systems encompassing KPI setting, competency development frameworks, and performance-linked reward structures.
• Design and deliver learning and development programmes focused on leadership growth, technical skill enhancement, managerial training, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies such as recognition programmes, team building activities, communication forums, and targeted interventions based on engagement metrics.
• Manage industrial relations including union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, grievance resolution processes while ensuring compliance with employment regulations.

What you bring:

Above all else, your empathetic approach fosters trust among colleagues at every level; your clear communication style ensures alignment between stakeholders; your unwavering commitment to confidentiality underpins everything you do; and your ability to juggle competing demands without compromising quality makes you an invaluable asset.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related discipline is required for this position.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM or HRCI is highly desirable; specialised training in SMETA/SEDEX auditing and social compliance is mandatory.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in human resources within manufacturing or industrial environments is essential for success in this role.
• Demonstrated expertise in union relations including collective bargaining agreements negotiation and grievance resolution processes is required.
• Proven track record managing SMETA/SEDEX audit processes along with deep understanding of ethical trading compliance standards is necessary.
• Extensive background in talent management practices including workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment strategy design and employer branding initiatives is expected.
• Experience overseeing foreign worker programmes including permit applications renewal processes FOMEMA compliance disciplinary procedures is vital.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to provide data-driven insights on compensation benchmarking performance metrics training effectiveness turnover rates etc are important assets.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organisation are crucial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy confidentiality integrity throughout all HR operations is fundamental.

What sets this company apart:

By joining this team you become part of a supportive network dedicated not only achieving business success but also nurturing personal growth professional fulfilment long-term loyalty among employees.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a trusted HR partner within a thriving manufacturing environment we encourage you to take the next step today!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future as a valued member of this outstanding team awaits!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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