CBS - HR Generalist (Based in Penang)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Human Resources professional to manage recruitment activities and support HR operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Opportunities for professional development in a flexible and inclusive environment are provided.

Benefits

Flexible environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in HR generalist or similar role.
• Good understanding of recruitment processes and HR operations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous with high level of self-initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Administer professional development matters.
• Support employee benefits administration.
• Handle employee separation processes.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and help support important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability.

We call our human resources as Talent Team, reflecting how important our people are to the success of the EY organization. Working with the Talent Team, you’ll help develop and execute our people strategy and solutions, including the programs, measures and tools that help our EY member firm’s employees achieve their goals. You will lead as well as support the development and implementation of strategies for performance management, leadership development, learning, reward and wellbeing, recruiting, onboarding reporting processes and other initiatives.

About the opportunity

As part of our Talent Attraction and Acquisition team, you will drive the recruitment growth for our Penang Office. Understanding our business issues are imperative. You will build strategic relationship with leaders and other teams across our complex business. Identifying and implementing recruitment solutions will extend your talents. A wide variety of new experiences in a dynamic environment will help you to move quickly along the career path you choose.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Maintain accurate employee records, trackers, and documentation to support HR operations.
• Administer professional development matters, including exam coordination, claim processing, and sponsorship arrangements.
• Support employee benefits administration, including leave management, medical claims, and staff enquiries.
• Handle employee separation processes, including clearance documentation and final day arrangements.
• Coordinate training logistics, travel arrangements, and related claims verification.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of HR documents and records in line with internal procedures.
• Provide support for employee engagement initiatives, campus events, and ad-hoc HR/admin projects as required.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in HR generalist or similar role
• Good understanding of recruitment processes, employee lifecycle, and HR operations.
• Excellent communication skills and client focus. Ability to build good relationships, engage with business leader and work effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels
• Meticulous with high level of self-initiative

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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