HR & Admin Manager

PeopleLAKE Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleLAKE Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced HR & Admin leader to manage full-spectrum HR operations, payroll, compliance, and expat management for local colleagues and HQ. You will oversee labor compliance under the Malaysian Employment Act and Industrial Relations Act, handle employee relations, contracts, office administration, and visa processes for expat engineers.

The role requires a high-integrity professional with 10 years of generalist experience in an ICT or technology MNC and

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR & Admin generalist experience in ICT/tech MNCs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and Immigration processes.
• High integrity with problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-spectrum HR operations including local payroll and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, PCB, EIS).
• Localize HQ HR appraisal systems for local sales and engineering staff.
• Implement labor compliance and manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

HR Operations

Labor Compliance

Expat Management

English & Mandarin

Job description

• Manage full-spectrum HR operations, local employment compliance, office administration, and expat management, serving as the bridge between local team operations and HQ HR.

Key Responsibilities:

i. Full-Spectrum HR Operations

• Oversee local talent acquisition, employee onboarding/offboarding, monthly payroll processing, and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, PCB, EIS).
• Implement and localize HQ HR performance appraisal systems for local sales and engineering staff.

ii. Labor Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure company employment contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies comply with the Malaysian Employment Act (Amendment 2022) and local legal standards.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and industrial relations issues in accordance with local laws.

iii. Office Administration & Expat Management

• Manage office leases, facility maintenance, admin vendor contracts, and corporate secretarial coordination.
• Process Employment Passes (EP), Professional Visit Passes (PVP), and visas for China HQ expat engineers and management.

Requirements:

• Experience: 10 years of HR & Admin generalist experience, preferably in a foreign-invested ICT, engineering, or technology MNC.
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of the Malaysian Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and Immigration processes.
• Attributes: High integrity, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to operate independently.
• Language: Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin (written & spoken) is mandatory for smooth HQ reporting.