HR&Admin Manager

Bakun Floating Solar Sdn. Bhd.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Bakun Floating Solar Sdn. Bhd. in Kuching, Sarawak, seeks an experienced HR & Admin Manager to shape culture and ensure smooth operations in a growing renewable energy business.

You will lead local HR processes, payroll, compliance and admin functions, while coordinating with the domestic HQ to support staffing, travel and facility management for national projects. The role emphasizes people development, regulatory compliance under Malaysian law, and creating a positive, inclusive workplace for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Admin, or related field.
• 1+ year of full-time HR experience; overseas subsidiary experience preferred.
• Proficient in Chinese, English and Malay for external liaison and business communication.
• Familiar with Malaysian and Sarawak labour regulations, EPF/SOCSO, payroll and employment management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle local HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, probation, transfers, resignations).
• Build local talent recruitment channels and meet staffing needs for projects.
• Manage attendance and employee relations; standardise contracts and probation assessments.
• Handle payroll, EPF/SOCSO, tax withholding and compliance for local and Chinese staff.
• Maintain employee files and HR data; liaise with HQ for reporting and policy deployment.
• Coordinate office admin operations: procurement, inventory, and facilities maintenance.
• Manage site payments to suppliers and maintain invoices and documents.
• Provide logistics support and staff travel coordination for business needs.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Admin

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

About us

Bakun Floating Solar Sdn. Bhd. is a forward-thinking renewable energy company committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions in Malaysia. We specialise in innovative floating solar technology and are dedicated to making a positive environmental impact whilst driving economic growth. Our team is built on values of collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to join our team in Kuching, Sarawak. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial strategic role in shaping our organisational culture and ensuring smooth operational management. As HR & Admin Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all human resources and administrative functions, directly supporting our business objectives and fostering a positive workplace environment. This role is essential to our continued growth and success as we expand our operations in the renewable energy sector.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle of local HR processes: coordinate the entire recruitment, interview, onboarding/probation, transfer and resignation process for local Malaysian employees, build local talent recruitment channels, and meet project staffing needs;
• Manage local attendance and employee relations: compile and verify daily attendance of local employees and handle exceptions; standardise labour contract management, follow up on probation assessments, properly handle labour-management communication, and avoid local employment compliance risks;
• Manage local compensation and social security compliance: complete monthly payroll calculation, ledger maintenance and salary disbursement; proficiently handle EPF and SOCSO social security/provident fund declaration and payment for both Chinese and local employees, and support local individual income tax withholding and compliance reporting;
• Manage local personnel ledgers and liaison: establish and maintain employee personnel files and personnel information ledgers, and update employee change data in real time; liaise with the domestic headquarters to complete HR reporting, policy implementation and various special HR tasks;
• Manage daily office administrative operations: coordinate the procurement, inventory management and distribution of office supplies and materials, and handle routine inspections and maintenance liaison of office facilities to ensure normal office operations;
• Manage site fees and suppliers: follow up on and pay bills for the office and employee apartments (water, electricity, internet, property management, etc.) and archive vouchers; liaise with local administrative suppliers, and coordinate services, contracts, invoices and payment document management;
• Provide logistics support and business reception: manage employee apartments on a daily basis and provide employee administrative logistics support; handle business reception, meeting preparation, employee travel coordination and other supporting administrative work;
• Complete other local HR and administrative work assigned by superiors.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in human resources, administrative management, business administration or related majors;
• Work experience: 1+ year of full-time HR work experience; experience in a combined HR and administrative role at an overseas subsidiary of a Chinese-funded enterprise is preferred;
• Language: proficient in Chinese, English and Malay, able to independently handle three-language external liaison, document writing and business communication;
• Professional skills: familiar with Malaysian and Sarawak labour regulations, the EPF/SOCSO social security system, and local payroll, tax and employment management processes;

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values work-life balance and professional development. Our benefits include competitive salary packages, health insurance coverage, and opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. We provide structured training and development programmes to help you enhance your skills and progress your career. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all employees can succeed. We encourage applications from all candidates and welcome discussions about any adjustments or support you may require during the recruitment process.