Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – HR (Legal & Compliance)

Manipal University College Malaysia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal University College Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR professional for the role of Assistant Manager / Senior Executive in HR (Legal & Compliance). The position involves managing immigration processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, and overseeing HR documentation while aligning with Malaysian laws. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to compliance and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on HR experience.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance.
• Experience in HR legal matters and government dealings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Immigration-related processes for expatriate staff.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and professional councils.
• Manage HR documentation for audits and licensing.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Statutory Processes

Government Liaison

Internal Audits

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

• Position: Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – HR (Legal & Compliance)

• Location: Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM), Melaka

• Division: Human Resources (Compliances )

• Category: Full-time | Immediate Hiring

Are you an experienced HR professional with a solid background in regulatory compliance and statutory processes? MUCM invites individuals with at least 5 years of hands-on HR experience, especially in HR legal and government liaison matters, to join our mission of excellence in higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Immigration-related processes, including applications, renewals, and cancellations of expatriate employment passes (EP), liaison with ESD and Immigration authorities, and ensuring full regulatory compliance for all expatriate staff.

• Oversee compliance with professional councils, specifically the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and Malaysian Dental Council (MDC), including handling Full Registration and APC renewals.

• Manage overall HR compliance and internal audit matters, ensuring alignment with Malaysian labour laws, the Employment Act 1955, and the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act (Act 555).

• Liaise with government and statutory bodies including MOHE, JTK, EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, for inspections, institutional approvals, and related regulatory matters.

• Maintain and update all HR documentation related to MOHE audits, internal compliance checks, licensing renewals, and statutory filings.

To Apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

Email Subject Line: Application – AM/Sr Executive HR (Legal & Compliance)

Closing Date: 7th July 2025 (Monday)