HR & Admin

HANNAH COOKIES EXLCUSIVE; Kangar; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

HANNAH COOKIES EXLCUSIVE in Kangar, Perlis is seeking a talented HR and Admin professional to join our team on a full-time basis. You will manage human resources and administrative functions, support employees, ensure compliance with Malaysian employment regulations, and provide essential support to leadership and operations teams.

You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits and leave management, maintain staff records, and generate HR reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in HR, administration or related function.
• Knowledge of Malaysian employment law and labour regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Payroll administration or benefits management experience preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., CIPD) is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new employees.
• Maintaining employee records and documentation in compliance with data protection regulations
• Administering payroll processes, benefits and leave management systems
• Providing HR support and guidance on policies and workplace matters
• Organising and coordinating company events, training programmes and team-building activities
• Processing employee queries and resolving HR-related issues in a professional and timely manner
• Maintaining HR databases and generating reports as required by management
• Supporting compliance with employment law, workplace safety regulations and company policies
• Assisting with performance management processes and employee development initiatives

Skills

HR experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

HR Certification (CIPD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR management systems

Databases

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a talented and organised HR & Admin professional to join our team at our Kangar, Perlis location on a full-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the human resources and administrative functions that keep our organisation running smoothly. You will play a crucial part in supporting our employees, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and providing essential administrative support to leadership and operations teams. This position is essential to maintaining our company culture whilst ensuring all administrative processes are efficient and effective.

Key responsibilities

Recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into the organisation

Managing employee records, personnel files and documentation in compliance with data protection regulations

Administering payroll processes, benefits and leave management systems

Providing HR support and guidance to employees regarding policies, procedures and workplace matters

Organising and coordinating company events, training programmes and team-building activities

Processing employee queries and resolving HR-related issues in a professional and timely manner

Maintaining HR databases and generating reports as required by management

Supporting compliance with employment law, workplace safety regulations and company policies

Assisting with performance management processes and employee development initiatives

What we're looking for

A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in HR, administration or a related function

Knowledge of Malaysian employment law, labour regulations and HR best practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HR management systems and databases

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information

A friendly, approachable demeanour with strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Experience with payroll administration or benefits management is preferred

Certification in HR or a related field (such as CIPD) is advantageous but not essential

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have in an Administration Role?
• How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?
• Do you have Meeting Coordination experience?