HR Assistant (Bukit Mertajam)

Savelite Engineering; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Penang is seeking an HR professional to manage various HR functions, including recruitment, employee appraisals, and office administration tasks. The ideal candidate should hold a recognized qualification in Human Resources, possess 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, along with a command of English and Malay.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Human Resources or related field is required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions, including recruitment and employee appraisals.
• Oversee office administration tasks and equipment management.
• Handle tasks related to foreign workers, including work permits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication in English

Effective communication in Malay

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions, including recruitment, employee appraisals, and maintaining up-to-date employee records and personal information.
• Collaborate with department heads to address day-to-day HR operational issues and provide solutions.
• Oversee general office administration tasks, including equipment management, insurance, licensing, company vehicle administration, and coordinating hotel and flight bookings.
• Handle tasks related to foreign workers, including FOMEMA, renewal of work permits, tracking attendance and calculating overtime.
• Maintain and manage employee leave applications and attendance records.
• Assist in the preparation of onboarding materials for new hires, including generating employee IDs and activating attendance systems and troubleshooting any related issues.
• Administer the company’s attendance tracking system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle ad‑hoc tasks assigned by management as required.

Qualifications

• A recognized Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills, resourcefulness, and excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; computer literacy is essential.
• Strong command of English and Malay, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.