Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Human Resources Specialist to join our team in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving recruitment initiatives, managing compensation and benefits programs, and fostering positive employee relations, while ensuring full compliance with Malaysian labor laws and HR best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Talent Acquisition
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for mid to senior-level roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and create effective recruitment strategies.
- Maintain and expand candidate pipelines using job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and internal referrals.
2. Compensation & Benefits
- Administer and review compensation programs to ensure competitiveness in the market.
- Provide data-driven recommendations on salary structures, incentive plans, and pay adjustments.
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, leaves, and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS).
3. Employee Relations
- Serve as a point of contact for employee queries and concerns, promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
- Conduct investigations and resolve workplace conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
4. Compliance and Labor Law
- Ensure HR practices comply with the Employment Act 1955 and other relevant labor laws and regulations in Malaysia.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor legislation and advise management on implications of changes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 4 years of progressive HR experience, with strong focus in recruitment, compensation, and employee relations.
- In-depth knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and HR regulatory compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
