Overview
HR & Administration Lead (Founding Team) Jobs in Iskandar Puteri, Johore, Malaysia at Hyatech
Title: HR & Administration Lead (Founding Team)
Company: Hyatech
Location: Iskandar Puteri, Johore, Malaysia
Company Description
Hyatech is a publicly listed precision manufacturing company headquartered in Wuxi, China, with annual revenue of more than USD 100 million. We manufacture critical aero-engine components and orthopedic implant forgings for the global aerospace and medical industries. Our customers include industry leaders such as Safran, Rolls-Royce, GE Aerospace, Johnson & Johnson, and Smith+Nephew.
As part of our long-term international growth strategy, Hyatech is establishing its first manufacturing operation in Johor, Malaysia. The Malaysia facility is positioned to serve the global aerospace and medical supply chains and will play an important role in supporting future business growth.
Role Description
We are looking for an HR & Administration Lead to join the founding team and help build the local organization from the ground up.
The HR & Administration Lead will be responsible for supporting the establishment of the local organization, including recruitment, administration, employee relations, compliance coordination, and office operations. As one of the founding team members, this individual will work closely with both the Malaysia operation and headquarters in China to help build a capable, sustainable, and high-performing local workforce.
During the initial establishment phase, the role will offer significant flexibility in work location, as much of the early work will focus on recruitment, external partnerships, and organizational setup. As the Johor operation becomes operational, the role is expected to transition to a more regular on-site presence, while maintaining reasonable hybrid flexibility where appropriate. Short-term onboarding and training in China (typically 1–2 weeks) may be required from time to time.
This is one of the first local management positions within Hyatech Malaysia, and offers a unique opportunity to shape the people, culture, and operating foundation of Hyatech Malaysia from day one. As the Malaysia operation grows, this role is expected to evolve into the country HR leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
- Lead recruitment activities for the Malaysia operation, including experienced hires, graduate recruitment, and operator hiring.
- Build relationships with local universities, polytechnics, TVET institutions, recruitment agencies, and industry organizations to help establish Hyatech's employer presence in Malaysia.
- Support workforce planning and talent pipeline development as the organization grows.
HR Operations & Site Establishment Support
- Support employee lifecycle processes including hiring, onboarding, attendance, leave administration, employee records, and offboarding.
- Support the setup of local HR and administrative processes during the early establishment phase.
- Coordinate with external service providers for payroll, employment, immigration, insurance, and compliance matters.
- Support office setup, workplace readiness, and administrative infrastructure as the Johor operation develops.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, visa, and logistics arrangements for employees and visitors.
- Support government-related documentation and administrative requirements where necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of HR, administration, recruitment, or related experience.
- Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Fluent English is required. Mandarin Chinese, Malay, or additional regional languages would be considered an advantage.
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
What We Are Looking For
Beyond HR capabilities, we are looking for someone who enjoys building organizations from the ground up and is excited by the opportunity to become part of a growing international manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate should:
- Be highly self-motivated and execution-oriented.
- Be comfortable working across cultures and functions.
- Demonstrate empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diversity.
- Value teamwork, mutual respect, and racial harmony.
- Be comfortable operating in an environment where not everything is fully established yet, and enjoy building processes, teams, and ways of working from the ground up.
Additional Information
- Access to a performance-based bonus plan
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Hyatech is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Why Join Us
• Join the founding team of Hyatech Malaysia
• Play a key role in building a new manufacturing operation from the ground up
• Work in a truly international environment across Malaysia, China, Europe, and North America
• Opportunity to help shape the future of Hyatech Malaysia and grow with the organization as it expands
