Job Description

HR Framework & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s HR policies, employee handbook, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws, statutory requirements, and HR best practices.
• Act as the point of contact for audits (e.g. Safety Officer audit, regulatory compliance).

HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee the full spectrum of HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and exit processes.
• Manage payroll processing using UBS (with potential migration to Autocount), ensuring accuracy in statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, etc.).
• Handle HR administration such as employee records, contracts, and HRIS/data management.

Performance Management & Engagement

• Design and implement the annual performance appraisal framework (to be conducted every December).
• Support managers in setting KPIs, providing feedback, and developing staff performance.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.

Strategic HR Initiatives

• Partner with management to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Establish foundational HR frameworks for recruitment, compensation & benefits, and training & development.
• Provide advice to management on organizational structure and manpower planning.
• Prepare to scale and build the HR team in line with business growth

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must be Mandarin-speaker.
• Minimum 4–6 years of HR generalist experience; exposure to both operations and strategic HR is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software (UBS / Autocount experience a plus).
• Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable being the sole HR representative.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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