ECRL HR Executive

GUANGDONG INTERCITY O&M (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

GUANGDONG INTERCITY O&M (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead recruitment, rewards, and policy implementation in Malaysia's infrastructure sector.

You will manage local and expatriate hires, ensure legal compliance, and drive talent development within a multinational project environment with a focus on integrity and confidentiality. The role requires a Diploma or higher, preferably a Bachelor's in HR, with 5+ years of full-spectrum HR experience in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of full-spectrum HR experience in Malaysia, with hands-on recruitment, compensation & benefits, and employee relations.
• Experience with a multinational company (MNC) on major infrastructure projects in Malaysia is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, with strong industrial relations compliance and risk management capabilities.
• Proficient in HRIS systems such as SQL Payroll, HR2000 and AutoCount HR, as well as Microsoft Office; strong in Excel PivotTables and payroll calculation.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with local parties and Group Headquarters; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment for local and expatriate employees, including CV screening, interviews and onboarding; ensure critical positions are filled on time.
• Lead end-to-end compensation and benefits process, balancing compliance with employee experience and manpower cost control.
• Draft, review and implement HR policies; coordinate new employee training and corporate culture activities.

Skills

Recruitment

Compensation & Benefits

Employee Relations

HR Compliance

HRIS proficiency

MS Office & Excel

Bilingual English/ Mandarin

Education

Diploma or higher in HR

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

HR Management qualification

Tools

SQL Payroll

HR2000

AutoCount HR

Job description

GUANGDONG INTERCITY O&M (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. View all jobs

Guangdong Intercity O&M Sdn Bhd is the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) provider for the West Section of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) — Malaysia's flagship 665 km rail infrastructure connecting Port Klang to Kelantan. As ECRL moves toward its 2027 operational launch, our team plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of this nation-building project.

We offer long-term career stability in a technically advanced sector, a professional and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to maintain the critical backbone of Malaysia's rail network.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment for local and expatriate employees, including CV screening, interviews and onboarding; ensure critical and operational positions are filled on time, and continuously improve candidate selection processes and talent pool development.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment and labour laws; manage the issuance, renewal and termination of employment contracts for local employees, and mitigate employment compliance risks. Lead the end-to-end compensation and benefits process, balancing compliance requirements with employee experience while ensuring accurate manpower cost control.
• Draft, review and implement HR policies; coordinate new employee training and corporate culture activities.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. A qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of full-spectrum HR experience in Malaysia, with hands-on experience in recruitment, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. Experience with a multinational company (MNC) on major infrastructure, railway or rail transit projects in Malaysia is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian employment laws, with strong industrial relations compliance and risk management capabilities. Proficient in HRIS systems such as SQL Payroll, HR2000 and AutoCount HR, as well as Microsoft Office; strong in Excel PivotTables and payroll calculation.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with local parties and Group Headquarters. Ability to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality; detail-oriented, able to resolve issues independently, and capable of completing HR duties accurately and within the required timelines.