HR Assistant (Foreign and Local Workers)

Anchor Engineering & Trading Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Engineering & Trading Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking an HR Assistant to manage immigration compliance for both foreign and local workers. You will handle work permit applications, renewals, endorsements, and liaise with authorities to ensure regulatory adherence.

The role requires 1–3 years of HR experience with foreign worker documentation, strong interpersonal skills, and discretion for sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in HRM/BA required.
• 1–3 years HR experience with foreign worker documentation or agency liaison.
• Knowledge of local labor laws, immigration procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage work permit and immigration applications, renewals, endorsements, and related memos.
• Maintain secure personnel files, passports, work permits, and contracts with confidentiality.
• Coordinate welfare, accommodation, transport, medical emergencies, and inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Diploma in HR Management

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Job description

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HR Assistant (Foreign and Local Workers)

• Work Permit & Immigration Compliance: Manage applications, renewals, endorsements, special passes, FOMEMA medical check-ups, and check-out memos in coordination with immigration authorities.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date, secure personnel files, passports, work permits, and employment contracts while ensuring strict confidentiality.
• Welfare & Accommodation Coordination: Oversee hostel arrangements, transport logistics, medical emergencies, and daily welfare grievances or inquiries.

Core Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on human resources experience, specifically involving foreign worker documentation or agency liaison.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local labor laws, immigration procedures, and employment regulations.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities with high discretion for sensitive data.