HR & ADMIN Executive

Keko Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KEKO Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR & Admin Executive to support human resources and administrative functions in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes recruitment, employee relations, staff retention, and HR compliance across foreign worker management and corporate administration.

You will work with management and department heads to strengthen HR practices, improve stability, and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or food manufacturing preferred.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations and disciplinary handling.
• Experience handling foreign workers is an asset.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and labour regulations.
• Familiar with EPF, SOCSO and payroll-related HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day HR operations and employee matters.
• Manage recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding and probation follow-up.
• Support manpower planning and staff retention initiatives.
• Monitor turnover, conduct exit interviews and address retention.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues.
• Support Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters.
• Coordinate payroll-related information and statutory matters.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment laws and company policies.
• Assist in reviewing HR policies, SOPs and processes.
• Handle foreign worker documentation, permits and welfare.
• Prepare HR reports on recruitment, manpower, turnover and attendance.
• Support employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

HR compliance

Foreign worker management

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR & Admin Executive to support our Human Resources and administrative functions within a manufacturing environment.

This role focuses on recruitment, employee relations, staff retention, disciplinary matters, HR compliance, foreign worker management and corporate administrative support.

You will work closely with Management and department heads to strengthen HR practices, improve employee stability and support smooth company operations.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

Handle day-to-day HR operations and employee-related matters.

Manage recruitment including job posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, onboarding and probation follow-up.

Support manpower planning according to departmental needs.

Monitor employee turnover, conduct exit interviews and support staff retention initiatives.

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, warning letters and workplace issues.

Support Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) matters.

Monitor attendance, absenteeism, leave and employee discipline.

Support performance appraisal and employee confirmation processes.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Coordinate payroll-related information and statutory matters including EPF, SOCSO and EIS.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment laws and company policies.

Assist in reviewing and improving HR policies, SOPs and internal processes.

Handle foreign worker matters including documentation, permit renewal, accommodation, welfare and agency coordination.

Prepare HR reports on recruitment, manpower, turnover and attendance.

Support employee engagement activities and workplace culture initiatives.

Administration

Support company administrative and Management-related matters.

Assist in government grant, incentive and subsidy applications, including preparation and submission of supporting documents.

Coordinate with government agencies, associations and external parties on company applications and administrative matters.

Follow up on company licenses, permits, registrations, certifications and renewals.

Prepare and maintain supporting documents for grants, audits, compliance matters and company applications.

Coordinate with internal departments to collect required information and documentation.

Maintain proper records of company administrative documents and applications.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience.

Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or food manufacturing is preferred.

Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations and disciplinary handling.

Experience handling foreign workers will be an added advantage.

Good knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and relevant labour regulations.

Familiar with EPF, SOCSO, EIS and payroll-related HR matters.

Experience in government grant or company application matters will be an advantage.

Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Mature, responsible, organized, fair and approachable.

Able to work independently and handle confidential information professionally.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work closely with Management and department heads.

Broad exposure across recruitment, employee relations, foreign worker management and HR operations.

Opportunity to contribute ideas and improve HR processes.

Hands-on involvement in employee management and workplace improvement.

Exposure to government grants and corporate administrative matters.

Opportunity to grow together with a developing manufacturing business.

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The KEKO Group was established at 1992 with our company headquarter and production facilities located in the heritage city of Malaysia, also known as the Pearl of The Orient, Penang. The KEKO Group comprises KEKO Marketing, KEKO Manufacturing and CKL Marketing.

The first business structure started in 1969, which is a family business grocery shop (known as CKL Marketing) that served local market that time. For over 4 decades of experience in this industry, CKL Marketing has further developed its business model globally to serve overseas market and developed an E-Commerce system to improve the purchasing process for our clients.

As the business expanded, KEKO Group was formed. As soon as the set up, we commenced the production of glass bottle-packed traditional tea in local market at 1993. The premium quality and exquisite taste had make KEKO become one of the dominant players in bottle-packed beverage industry in a short time. With the tremendous effort from Research and Development team, KEKO has successfully launched more than 30 products in the market.

One of the biggest milestones achieved by KEKO including the launching of new brand product – GLINTER in the November of 2004. GLINTER product emphasized on its trendy physical outlook and mesmerizing taste, which targeted young generations who are more trend conscious and looking for premium experience. Therefore, GLINTER aims to penetrate through the existing global carbonated beverage and mineral water market.

As the company developed, KEKO has also innovated existing products to meet the market requirement. Our glass bottle packaging herbal tea series have been rebranded into our new product line as Grand Tea, which available in different flavours yet still maintaining its premium quality. In the meantime, we have also launched other drinking products including Grand Soy, which emphasized at the luxurious month-feel of our exclusive soy milk. KEKO is also venturing into the new market of launching the healthy snack, our Jayer Tamarind Candy, which not only offering you a taste bite but also rich in nutrients.

Today, KEKO has established the business organization both locally and internationally. The company has now successfully expanded to more than 40 countries and also registered trademark at over 70 countries. The major overseas market consists of Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Southern America, etc.

The KEKO Group was established at 1992 with our company headquarter and production facilities located in the heritage city of Malaysia, also known as the Pearl of The Orient, Penang. The KEKO Group comprises KEKO Marketing, KEKO Manufacturing and CKL Marketing.

The first business structure started in 1969, which is a family business grocery shop (known as CKL Marketing) that served local market that time. For over 4 decades of experience in this industry, CKL Marketing has further developed its business model globally to serve overseas market and developed an E-Commerce system to improve the purchasing process for our clients.

As the business expanded, KEKO Group was formed. As soon as the set up, we commenced the production of glass bottle-packed traditional tea in local market at 1993. The premium quality and exquisite taste had make KEKO become one of the dominant players in bottle-packed beverage industry in a short time. With the tremendous effort from Research and Development team, KEKO has successfully launched more than 30 products in the market.

One of the biggest milestones achieved by KEKO including the launching of new brand product – GLINTER in the November of 2004. GLINTER product emphasized on its trendy physical outlook and mesmerising taste, which targeted young generations who are more trend conscious and looking for premium experience. Therefore, GLINTER aims to penetrate through the existing global carbonated beverage and mineral water market.

As the company developed, KEKO has also innovated existing products to meet the market requirement. Our glass bottle packaging herbal tea series have been rebranded into our new product line as Grand Tea, which available in different flavours yet still maintaining its premium quality. In the meantime, we have also launched other drinking products including Grand Soy, which emphasized at the luxurious month-feel of our exclusive soy milk. KEKO is also venturing into the new market of launching the healthy snack, our Jayer Tamarind Candy, which not only offering you a taste bite but also rich in nutrients.

Today, KEKO has established the business organization both locally and internationally. The company has now successfully expanded to more than 40 countries and also registered trademark at over 70 countries. The major overseas market consists of Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Southern America, etc.

The KEKO Group was established at 1992 with our company headquarter and production facilities located in the heritage city of Malaysia, also known as the Pearl of The Orient, Penang. The KEKO Group comprises KEKO Marketing, KEKO Manufacturing and CKL Marketing.

The first business structure started in 1969, which is a family business grocery shop (known as CKL Marketing) that served local market that time. For over 4 decades of experience in this industry, CKL Marketing has further developed its business model globally to serve overseas market and developed an E-Commerce system to improve the purchasing process for our clients.

As the business expanded, KEKO Group was formed. As soon as the set up, we commenced the production of glass bottle-packed traditional tea in local market at 1993. The premium quality and exquisite taste had make KEKO become one of the dominant players in bottle-packed beverage industry in a short time. With the tremendous effort from Research and Development team, KEKO has successfully launched more than 30 products in the market.

One of the biggest milestones achieved by KEKO including the launching of new brand product – GLINTER in the November of 2004. GLINTER product emphasized on its trendy physical outlook and mesmerizing taste, which targeted young generations who are more trend conscious and looking for premium experience. Therefore, GLINTER aims to penetrate through the existing global carbonated beverage and mineral water market.

As the company developed, KEKO has also innovated existing products to meet the market requirement. Our glass bottle packaging herbal tea series have been rebranded into our new product line as Grand Tea, which available in different flavours yet still maintaining its premium quality. In the meantime, we have also launched other drinking products including Grand Soy, which emphasized at the luxurious month-feel of our exclusive soy milk. KEKO is also venturing into the new market of launching the healthy snack, our Jayer Tamarind Candy, which not only offering you a taste bite but also rich in nutrients.

Today, KEKO has established the business organization both locally and internationally. The company has now successfully expanded to more than 40 countries and also registered trademark at over 70 countries. The major overseas market consists of Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Southern America, etc.

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