About Us
UMM Group provides workforce recruitment and outsourcing, employee transportation and related operational services to multinational manufacturing companies.
We are seeking a hands-on HR Executive with strong recruitment capabilities, mature professional judgement and practical experience handling employee-discipline matters. You should be comfortable working with production operators, recruiters, supervisors and client representatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Recruit production operators, outsourced workers and internal employees according to business and client requirements.
- Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals and community networks.
- Screen applicants, conduct interviews and coordinate client interviews.
- Follow up with candidates to improve interview attendance and joining rates.
- Prepare employment documentation and coordinate onboarding and deployment with operations teams.
- Maintain an active candidate database and accurate recruitment records.
- Track recruitment targets, candidate turnout, joining rates and early resignations.
- Identify recruitment challenges and recommend practical solutions.
Employee Relations and Discipline
- Handle attendance issues, absenteeism, employee grievances and workplace conflicts promptly and professionally.
- Gather facts, maintain case records and assist with disciplinary investigations.
- Prepare counselling records, show-cause letters, warning letters and other HR correspondence for review and approval.
- Coordinate disciplinary meetings and domestic inquiries when required.
- Follow up on employee explanations and corrective actions.
- Work with supervisors and operations teams to promote fair, consistent workplace discipline.
- Escalate serious or sensitive cases to Management with clear facts and recommendations.
HR Operations and Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee files, employment contracts, leave records and attendance information.
- Coordinate probation reviews, confirmations, contract renewals and employee exits.
- Verify attendance, overtime, allowances and other payroll inputs.
- Support compliance with Malaysian employment requirements, company policies and client HR standards.
- Assist with HR documentation for ISO, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and client audits.
- Prepare regular recruitment, headcount, attendance, turnover and disciplinary reports.
- Visit client sites when required to address recruitment and employee matters.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant HR experience, with practical involvement in recruitment and employee relations.
- Experience recruiting production operators or managing high-volume recruitment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in manpower outsourcing, manufacturing, recruitment agencies or other labour-intensive operations is an added advantage.
- Practical experience handling absenteeism, grievances, disciplinary documentation and employee counselling.
- Working knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and appropriate HR procedures.
- Mature professional judgement, accountability and confidence in handling sensitive situations.
- Firm but fair, approachable and able to communicate respectfully with employees at all levels.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage assigned tasks independently, with appropriate escalation.
- Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with HR or payroll systems is an advantage.
- Own transport and willingness to travel to client sites when required.
- Candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period will have an added advantage.
What We Offer
- Remuneration commensurate with experience and capabilities.
- Practical exposure to recruitment and workforce operations serving multinational manufacturing clients.
- Opportunity to develop broader HR responsibilities and progress within UMM Group.
- Direct involvement in improving recruitment results and employee-management practices.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your updated résumé, stating:
- Expected monthly salary;
- Notice period and earliest joining date; and
- A brief summary of your recruitment and employee-relations experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM1,800.00 - RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person