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Senior HR Executive (Payroll)

Hiredly X

RECRUITMENT firm

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  • Run monthly payroll: salaries, OT, claims & statutory filings.
  • Drive engagement; keep HR policies aligned with Malaysian Employment Laws.
  • Own payroll & employee relations, lead investigations & disciplinary cases; own the HR life cycle!

RM 4000 - RM 6000

Johor Bahru, Johor, Johor

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Executive with strong HR Generalist expertise. The ideal candidate will take primary ownership of payroll processing and play a key role in employee relations, particularly in managing disciplinary procedures, grievances, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Payroll Management: Oversee full-spectrum monthly payroll administration, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, overtime, claims, and timely statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
  • Employee Relations & Disciplinary Action: Handle employee grievances, conduct investigations, and manage end-to-end disciplinary processes (issuing Show Cause Letters, Warning Letters, Domestic Inquiries) in accordance with Malaysian Employment Laws.
  • HR Operations & Administration: Manage full employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, probation reviews, performance management, confirmations, and offboarding/exit procedures.
  • Compliance & Policy: Ensure company HR policies stay updated with current Malaysian labor laws and regulations.
  • Culture & Engagement: Drive internal employee engagement initiatives and serve as a reliable advisor for employee queries.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Minimum 4–6 years of progressive experience in HR Generalist roles, with proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing and disciplinary proceedings.
  • Must be fluent in spoken and written English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin to handle diverse internal communications and formal employee relations documentation.
  • Sound knowledge of the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and current Malaysian statutory regulations.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and payroll software (e.g., AutoCount, SQL, Info-Tech, or similar).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict-resolution ability, high attention to detail, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Skills

Human Resource Management
Payroll Processing
Payroll Administration
Employee Relations
Disciplinary Procedures
HR Operations
Administrative Support
HR Regulations
Policy Compliance
Employee Engagement

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