Assistant HR Manager (Payroll Focus)

Cornerstone Global Partners; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage the entire employee lifecycle, oversee payroll processing, and support HR initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration and 5-7 years of HR experience in a multinational setting. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential, alongside strong communication skills. Competitive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience in payroll processing and recruitment.
• Experience in global HR projects or regional exposure.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Prepare monthly payroll and related reports.
• Conduct checks on HR files and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Labor laws knowledge

Mandarin proficiency

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

Be a partner and work closely with the various business lines to provide relevant advice on HR issues and support critical initiatives.

Responsible for the entire employee lifecycle – onboarding, Induction, Confirmation, Performance Review, and offboarding

Prepare monthly payroll and related reports in a timely manner.

Conduct periodic checks on accuracy and up‑to‑date human resource files, records, and documentation.

Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.

Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors.

Be a sounding board, advisor, and coach to junior team members.

Assist the Head of HR with the planning and execution of employee relocation, which includes developing policies and procedures, managing budgets, coordinating with vendors, and providing support and guidance to employees and their families throughout the process.

Assist the HOD in periodically reviewing and updating various HR policies, guides, processes, and procedures.

Assist the Head of HR in conducting compensation and benefits benchmarking.

Stay updated with statutory and compliance requirements to align HR processes.

Perform any other ad‑hoc duties assigned by the Head of HR.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration.
• At least 5‑7 years of HR experience in both payroll processing and recruitment, preferably in multinational or large organizations, with a background in managing labor relations and collective agreements.
• Experience in global HR projects or regional exposure is essential.
• Experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and HR regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the capacity to influence change at all organizational levels.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of multitasking effectively.
• Strong command of English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with SAP and local HR payroll systems.

"We are looking for Mandarin‑speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin‑speaking customers."

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years of payroll experience do you have?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?

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