Job Title: Human Resources (HR)
Type: Permanent
Location: TRX, KL
Overview
The HR Professional will support
HR operations for the Kuala Lumpur office, with a strong focus on expatriate and local recruitment, employment pass (EP) processing, payroll, insurance administration, and HR compliance for offshore engineering personnel. The role will manage end-to-end onboarding for 20+ senior technical and engineering staff and act as the key HR coordination point during the Malaysia operational restart.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support recruitment screening and shortlisting of candidates with 5–10 years experience in offshore oil & gas EPCI projects, including conducting initial interviews
- Manage end-to-end onboarding for local and expatriate hires, including employment documentation, orientation, and start-date coordination
- Coordinate corporate housing and relocation arrangements (if applicable) for immediate joiners
Immigration & Expatriate Management
- Process Employment Pass (EP) applications for expatriate engineers (Category I–II), including coordination with ESD Malaysia and relevant authorities
- Track EP and Dependent Pass (DP) validity, renewals, and compliance timelines to ensure timely submissions and avoid penalties
- Liaise with external immigration consultants, EOR providers, and government bodies on visa-related matters
Payroll, Benefits & Insurance Administration
- Administer payroll, employment contracts, and employee benefits in compliance with Malaysian labour laws (EPF, SOCSO, EIS)
- Coordinate employee medical insurance and employer insurance (e.g. workmen's compensation, liability coverage), ensuring appropriate coverage for both expatriate and local employees
- Liaise with EOR or (insurance providers, brokers) on policy issuance, renewals, claims administration, and coverage clarification
- Support the review of insurance premiums, policy terms, and renewal timelines, and maintain accurate insurance records for audit and compliance purposes
Vendor, Compliance & HR Operations
- Review HR-related invoices and supporting documents in coordination with finance
- Support HR compliance and audit readiness by maintaining complete and accurate employee records and statutory documentation
- Maintain HR databases, track headcount and onboarding status, and support management reporting
- Support performance management and annual HR cycles
Key Requirements
- Fluent in in BM, English & Mandarin
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years experience in multinational engineering or oil & gas companies, with hands-on exposure to expatriate hiring and Malaysia visa processing
- Strong working knowledge of Malaysia employment laws, payroll, and offshore oil & gas employment contracts
- Working knowledge of employee medical insurance and employer insurance administration in Malaysia, covering both expatriate and local employees
- Professional certification such as CIPD or PHR is an advantage
- Familiarity with APAC payroll systems and outsourced HR / EOR models
Recruiter-in-charge
Name: Rodney Chong
Email: [Confidential Information]
