Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core human resource operations within a higher education environment. This role is suited to a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who is able to work independently while upholding operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You'll Do
Compensation & Payroll
- Lead the full payroll cycle.
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Support compensation frameworks, job evaluations, and salary benchmarking.
HRIS, Reporting & Data Management
- Maintain accurate HRIS (Zoho) data and personnel records.
- Produce HR dashboards and reports (Power BI).
- Support audits and accreditation reporting.
Benefits & Employee Lifecycle
- Manage medical benefits, leave, insurance, and wellness programs.
- Oversee promotions, transfers, contract changes, and expatriate arrangements.
Policies & Compliance
- Update HR policies and ensure statutory and audit compliance.
- Lead annual compliance declarations.
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Coordinate smooth onboarding and professional exit processes.
- Conduct exit interviews and provide insights for improvement.
Employee Engagement & HR Projects
- Lead internal communications, engagement, and wellness activities.
- Contribute to digitalization, HR system enhancements, and institutional projects.
HR Business Partner (HRBP) Responsibilities
- Support assigned departments on HR matters, including performance, engagement, and employee relations.
- Assist managers with recruitment, onboarding, and talent administration.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes.
- Gather HR data and escalate complex issues as needed.
What we are looking for:
- Degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field
- 8+ years of HR operations experience, with strong hands-on payroll expertise.
- Strong analytical and Excel/Power BI skills; experience with HRIS (e.g., Zoho).
- Working knowledge of AI tools and automation for process improvement, data insights, and innovation in HR practices
- Solid knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and statutory requirements.
- Meticulous, well-organized, and able to manage time-sensitive processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
