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Work Location: Sapangar Bay Container Port, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic People Manager / Manager to join our team and provide critical support to the Managing Director, SBCP Sdn Bhd (to be renamed DP World Sabah Sdn Bhd). In this role, you will play a vital role in various HR functions, ensuring the effective and efficient management of human resources activities across the company. You will contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with the company's objectives and values.
If you're a pro-active HR professional with a passion for fostering a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our People team. Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the company and the cluster across Southeast Asia.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the managing Director to execute HR strategies and initiatives that support business objectives within Sabah.
- Assist in the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Manage employee relations matters, mediating conflicts, and maintaining a positive working environment.
- Coordinate and administer training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and reports, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Participate in compensation and benefits administration, including payroll coordination and benefits enrollment.
- Support the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the region.
- Assist in HR-related communications and employee engagement activities to foster a strong company culture.
- Stay current with HR trends, best practices, and legal developments to ensure the organization's practices remain competitive and compliant.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification is a plus.
- Along with minimum 5 years' experience as a HR Manager and familiar with greenfield/brownfield start-up environment.
- Strong understanding of Malaysia and Sabah labor laws and regulations.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with HR software is advantageous.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexible and adaptable mindset in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Language Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential as the role will provide HR support for Malaysia market. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate, collaborate, and review/draft policies/documentation in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
Please note: The job title is being used for the purpose of Talent Attraction and job advertisement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 106,500 employees from 158 nationalities, spanning 73 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
