Assistant Manager - Group HR & Admin

Yap Ah Shak House Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hotel and hospitality company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Group HR & Admin. This role will oversee all HR and admin functions to create a supportive workplace environment. Key responsibilities include leading recruitment, managing employee relations, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate should possess strong HR knowledge, managerial experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for business growth

Exposure to HR strategy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, with managerial exposure.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws.
• Experience in F&B or hospitality is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Resolve workplace issues and manage disciplinary actions.
• Oversee payroll and administer employee benefits.
• Implement performance appraisal system and employee development programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain employee records.
• Manage business operation licenses and liaise with government bodies.

Skills

HR practices

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HR software

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER - GROUP HR & ADMIN – Join Our Growing Team!

We are seeking an experienced and people-oriented Assistant Manager - Group HR & Admin to oversee our full spectrum of human resources and admin functions. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, value structured processes, and take pride in creating a smooth and supportive workplace for employees, this role is perfect for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Recruitment & Onboarding - Lead end-to-end recruitment including screening, scheduling interviews and coordinating with hiring managers and conducting thorough onboarding for new hires.
• Employee Relations - Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, resolve workplace issues, manage disciplinary actions, and nurture a positive, engaging, and performance-driven company culture.
• Compensation & Benefits - Oversee the payroll process, administer employee benefits (e.g., insurance, leave management), and conduct periodic compensation benchmarking.
• Performance & Development - Implement and manage the performance appraisal system, identify training needs, and coordinate employee development programs.
• Compliance - Ensure the company adheres to all relevant local labor laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Maintain and update accurate employee records (physical and digital).
• Administrative Management - Manage and renew all business operation licenses (Premise, Signboard, Liquor, Music). Liaise with government bodies such as DBKL, Customs, Immigration, PDRM and Music Rights Malaysia. Track and ensure timely renewal of tenancy agreements for outlets, apartments and office space.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in HR, with managerial exposure.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and local labor laws.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, responsible and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in F&B or hospitality is an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to business growth and employee experience
• A role with strong exposure to both operations and HR strategy

If you are proactive, organised and passionate about people and processes, we’d love to meet you!