Smiths Group
security and detection solutions
HumanResourceManager
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“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.
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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