HR Manager

Client Background: Construction component manufacturing company.

Tenure: Permanent

Location: Bukit Minyak, Penang

Headcount: 1

Job Description:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, confirmation, and offboarding.

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer preparation, and onboarding.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee records in compliance with company policies and Malaysian Employment Act.

• Administer payroll, employee benefits, leave management, attendance, claims, and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).

• Support the performance management process, including probation reviews, performance appraisals, and employee development initiatives.

• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues, grievances, counselling, and employee engagement activities.

• Organize employee welfare programs, company events, training, and team-building activities.

• Process invoices, staff reimbursements, payments, and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documents.

• Monitor petty cash transactions and prepare simple financial reports, reconciliations, and expense summaries.

• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks, and external accountants to ensure statutory and financial compliance.

• Assist in annual budgeting, procurement activities, vendor coordination, and cost monitoring.

• Maintain proper filing and documentation of statutory records, contracts, licenses, and company documents.

• Provide administrative support to management and perform other HR, finance, and administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum5-7 yearsof experience in HR & Administration, Finance, or a similar multifunctional role.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, payroll administration, and statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).

• Familiarity with basic accounting principles, bookkeeping, invoice processing, petty cash management, and financial documentation.

• Experience handling recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience using HRIS, payroll, or accounting software will be an added advantage.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.

• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.

• A proactive, resourceful, and team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities.