Assistant HR Manager (6 months contract)

Swap Asia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources firm in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager, HR to oversee end-to-end recruitment activities. You will manage the full life-cycle recruitment process, coordinate onboarding experiences, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Human Resources, proven recruitment experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes and practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both recruitment and HR generalist roles.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in using LinkedIn and social media to attract candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life-cycle recruitment including developing search strategies.
• Coordinate and ensure a great onboarding experience for new employees.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment events.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR generalist skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Job description

The Assistant Manager, HR is responsible for overseeing end-to-end recruitment activities and delivering efficient HR services to support business operations. This role partners closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to ensure timely talent acquisition, while ensuring HR processes, employee lifecycle administration, and compliance are managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full life-cycle recruitment including developing search strategies, actively sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, negotiating offers and facilitating the hiring and on-boarding process.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment events where applicable.
• Coordinate & ensure a great on-boarding experience for new employee.
• Handle employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and offboarding.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HR systems.
• Support the HR continuous improvement initiative / project.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, labour regulations, and internal policies.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned and/or as required.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline
• Proven experience in recruitment and HR generalist roles.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, while keeping other team members informed as appropriate.
• Ability to identify solution and elevate problems if necessary.
• Good attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
• Drive for continuous improvement and innovation in HR process and practice area.
• Fluency in using Linkedin & other Social Media platform to connect & attract candidates.