Assistant HR Manager

PT. KINGFA SCI & TECH INDONESIA; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KINGFA is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Specialist to join our new Penang, Malaysia factory project. You will manage government liaison, permits, licenses, and compliance while helping establish HR/Admin processes.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, and daily HR operations, including visa/work permits, attendance, and payroll. Strong Chinese communication is preferred for collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 3+ years of HR and Admin experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Factory start-up experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Malaysia labour laws, immigration, and government procedures.
• Good Chinese communication skills are highly preferred, especially with Chinese-speaking management.
• Willing to relocate to Penang.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle government liaison, permits, licenses, and compliance matters.
• Support new factory set-up and establish HR/Admin processes and systems.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, and daily HR operations.
• Handle visa/work permits, attendance, and payroll matters.
• Coordinate with management, government authorities, and external agencies.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

HR & Admin Specialist – Malaysia Factory

KINGFA is looking for an experienced HR & Admin Specialist to join our new manufacturing factory project in Penang, Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

Handle government liaison, permits, licenses, and compliance matters.

Support new factory set-up and establish HR/Admin processes and systems.

Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, and daily HR operations.

Handle visa/work permits, attendance, and payroll matters.

Coordinate with management, government authorities, and external agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields.

3+ years of HR & Admin experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Factory start-up experience is highly preferred.

Good knowledge of Malaysia labor laws, immigration, and government procedures.

Good Chinese communication skills are highly preferred, especially candidates experienced in working with Chinese-speaking management.

Independent, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Willing to relocate to Penang.

Immediate availability is preferred.

Why Join KINGFA?

Be part of a new factory start-up project.

Work in an international Chinese-speaking environment.

Great exposure and career growth opportunities as the factory expands.

Candidates with Chinese language skills and experience in Chinese companies are strongly encouraged to apply.