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 Opportunity

• Opportunity for a hands-on, people-centric HR Manager to support Johor operations.
• Play a key role in delivering end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with Malaysian labour laws.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to site leadership and collaborate with APAC HR Operations to drive consistent HR practices.

What you will be doing

• Oversee payroll review to ensure 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 and manage foreign worker administration
• Partner with hiring managers on recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Conduct HR orientation and ensure smooth onboarding experiences for new employees
• Manage employee and industrial relations matters, including disciplinary cases, investigations, and grievances
• Advise managers on performance, conduct, and workplace issues (e.g., absenteeism, harassment, discrimination)
• Support the full performance management cycle and employee development initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and HR programs related to wellbeing and culture
• Partner with HR Operations on systems, process improvements, and regional/global HR projects
• Maintain HR records, reports, and ensure effective HR service delivery

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or relevant field (HR certification preferred)
• Proven experience as an HR Manager, ideally in manufacturing or fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and labour/union relations
• Experience handling payroll reviews, HR audits, IR cases, and full HR lifecycle processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and coaching skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to manage sensitive matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining service quality
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, databases, and reporting/metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and leadership

Nice to have:

• Experience working in regional or APAC HR environments
• Exposure to HR transformation, standardisation, or centralisation initiatives
• Experience managing foreign worker administration and compliance
• Familiarity with engagement, wellbeing, and culture-building programs

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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.