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Plant HR Manager

Plant HR Manager

Guocera Sdn Bhd (Kluang)Malaysia
13 hours ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Union Management

  • Act as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
  • Lead and manage union relations, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
  • Participate actively in collective bargaining negotiations in alignment with company policies and labor laws.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and collective agreements.
  • Develop proactive employee relations strategies to maintain industrial harmony.

Foreign Worker & Expatriate Management

  • Oversee end-to-end management of foreign workers including recruitment, permits, housing, and welfare.
  • Ensure compliance with immigration, work permit, and labor regulations.
  • Liaise with government bodies, agencies, and service providers for foreign worker administration.
  • Manage expatriate assignments, including onboarding, relocation, cultural integration, and policy adherence.
  • Develop and implement programs to support integration of foreign and local employees.

    • HR Strategy & Operations

  • Work closely with the Head of HR to implement HR strategies at plant level.
  • Drive workforce planning, recruitment, and selection for plant operations.
  • Lead performance management and disciplinary processes in line with HR policies.
  • Support talent management, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Ensure HR policies and code of conduct are consistently applied.

    • Employee Engagement & Development

  • Strengthen communication and trust between employees, management, and union leaders.
  • Promote employee engagement initiatives to enhance morale, productivity, and retention.
  • Facilitate training programs to upskill employees and improve operational capability.

    • Compliance & Governance

  • Monitor compliance with employment regulations and workplace safety requirements.
  • Maintain HR documentation, employee records, and union agreements.
  • Provide HR metrics and reports to the Head of HR for strategic decision-making.

    • Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent.
  • At least 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in a plant HR management role.
  • Strong background in industrial relations, union management, and collective bargaining.
  • Experience in foreign worker management and expatriate administration.
  • Excellent understanding of labor laws, immigration requirements, and HR compliance.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.
  • High integrity, discretion, and resilience in handling sensitive matters.
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