Smiths Group

security and detection solutions

HumanResourceManager

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Human Resource Manager at Smiths Group. Skills: HR Manager, Payroll & Compliance, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding, Employee & Industrial Relations, Engagement, Performance & Development, HR Operations & Systems. Act as the first reviewer for monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.. Provide guidance on Malaysian labour laws, HR policies, and best practices.”

Industry & Context.

security and detection solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and labour/union relations, Experience handling payroll review, audits, IR cases, and end‑to‑end HR processes

Nice to Have

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a recognised HR qualification/certification

What You'll Do.

Act as the first reviewer for monthly payroll

ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.

Provide guidance on Malaysian labour laws

Lead and support internal and external HR audits.

Oversee foreign worker administration

and statutory compliance.

Partner with hiring managers as the local HR representative during interviews and selection

ensuring best‑fit hiring.

Review and approve manpower requisitions and job offers in line with guidelines.

Conduct HR orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new joiners.

Manage industrial relations matters

including disciplinary actions

and employee grievances.

Advise managers on performance and conduct issues to ensure consistent and fair outcomes.

Provide professional support on policy interpretation

and discrimination matters.

Support managers throughout the performance management cycle (goal setting

Partner with site leadership and APAC HR on employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Support HR programmes related to engagement

Consult with managers on training and development needs and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.

Partner with HR Operations to support HR systems

process standardisation

and centralisation initiatives.

Participate in the implementation of regional or global HR projects.

Perform other HR‑related duties as required.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with the APAC HR Operations team; Partner with hiring managers; Partner with site leadership and APAC HR; Partner with HR Operations

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Full Job Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. We are seeking a hands‑on and people‑centric HR Manager to join our Johor operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting both employees and leaders across the full employee lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws and company policies. The successful candidate will act as a trusted HR advisor at the site level and work closely with the APAC HR Operations team to deliver consistent, fair, and effective HR practices. Key Responsibilities 1. Payroll & Compliance * Act as the first reviewer for monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and internal requirements. * Provide guidance on Malaysian labour laws, HR policies, and best practices. * Lead and support internal and external HR audits. * Oversee foreign worker administration, including permits, renewals, and statutory compliance. 2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding * Partner with hiring managers as the local HR representative during interviews and selection, ensuring best‑fit hiring. * Review and approve manpower requisitions and job offers in line with guidelines. * Conduct HR orienta

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