Human Resource Manager

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.

Job Description

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.

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 orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new joiners.

3. Employee & Industrial Relations

• Manage industrial relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and employee grievances.
• Advise managers on performance and conduct issues to ensure consistent and fair outcomes.
• Provide professional support on policy interpretation, absenteeism, discipline, harassment, and discrimination matters.

4. Engagement, Performance & Development

• Support managers throughout the performance management cycle (goal setting, reviews, follow‑ups).
• Partner with site leadership and APAC HR on employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support HR programmes related to engagement, recognition, wellbeing, and culture.
• Consult with managers on training and development needs and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.

5. HR Operations & Systems

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a recognised HR qualification/certification (preferred).

Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, preferably in a manufacturing or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and labour/union relations.
• Experience handling payroll review, audits, IR cases, and end‑to‑end HR processes.

Skills & Competencies

• People‑oriented, results‑driven, and highly responsive.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee matters with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Capable of handling multiple HR activities while maintaining high service quality.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, databases, and HR metrics.
• Confident advisor to leaders on employee and organisation‑related decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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