Associate HR Manager

Posted:
8/25/2025, 10:49:00 AM

Location(s):
Penang, Malaysia ⋅ George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description

  • Collaborate with managers to identify talent needs, support succession planning, and drive employee development strategies.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including crafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and facilitating candidate selection.
  • Administer compensation and benefits programs in alignment with company policies and local labor regulations.
  • Handle employee relations matters, including providing guidance, conducting investigations, and managing disciplinary procedures with professionalism and discretion.
  • Coordinate learning and development initiatives, including the administration of government training grants and upskilling programs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits related to HR practices and documentation.
  • Lead or contribute to special HR projects and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness.

We are looking for

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma, or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, or any equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources is required. Background in employee relations or with HRBP role is highly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of HR best practices and current labor laws and regulations.
  • Proficient in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, in particular).
  • A proactive team player with strong organizational skills and a high level of initiative.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

HR Consultant

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

Malaysia > Penang : Plot 102, Lebuhraya Kampong Jawa Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone 11900

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical