HR and Admin Manager

Gumption Solution SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an HR Manager to lead HR strategy and workforce planning. Candidates should possess 5-8+ years of HR experience, with a strong understanding of Malaysian labor laws and applicable best practices. Responsibilities include development of HR policies, full-cycle recruitment, and performance management. The culture emphasizes support and growth, offering competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Allowances

Medical benefits

Leave in line with market standards

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in HR and administration, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian labour law and payroll practices.
• Proficient with HRIS, capable of using data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and workforce planning aligned to business goals.
• Own full-cycle hiring, onboarding, and employer branding.
• Develop HR policies compliant with Malaysian law.
• Ensure statutory compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Drive performance management cycles and KPIs.
• Champion culture and internal communications.
• Build learning and development plans.
• Administer payroll inputs and benefits.
• Handle employee relations and grievances.
• Coordinate company events and travel logistics.
• Prepare HR/admin dashboards and reports.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
• Coach a small HR/Admin team.

Skills

Experience in HR and administration

Understanding of Malaysian labour law

Proficiency with HRIS

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About Us

Gumption Solution SDN BHD, we believe gumption—courage, resourcefulness, and initiative—drives meaningful progress. We partner with clients to deliver smart, scalable solutions that blend operational excellence with a people‑first mindset. Our culture is built on trust, continuous improvement, and ownership. If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building processes that support both people and performance, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Own and shape the HR and admin foundations for a growing company.
• Growth: Learning opportunities, cross‑functional exposure, and room to lead initiatives.
• Culture: Supportive, pragmatic, and people‑centered team.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, allowances, medical benefits, and leaves in line with market standards.

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Strategy: Lead HR strategy and workforce planning aligned to business goals.
• Recruitment: Own full‑cycle hiring, onboarding, and employer branding.
• Policy: Develop and implement HR policies and SOPs compliant with Malaysian law.
• Compliance: Ensure statutory compliance (Employment Act, SOCSO, EPF, EIS) and accurate records.
• Performance: Drive performance management cycles, KPIs/OKRs, and talent reviews.
• Engagement: Champion culture, engagement, and internal communications.
• Development: Build learning and development plans and training calendars.
• Remuneration: Administer payroll inputs, benefits, leave, and HRIS updates.
• Relations: Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
• Administration: Oversee office admin, vendors, facilities, and procurement.
• Governance: Manage contracts, documentation, audits, and data confidentiality.
• Events: Coordinate company events, meetings, and travel logistics.
• Reporting: Prepare HR/admin dashboards and management reports.
• Improvement: Identify process gaps and implement automation/standardization.
• Leadership: Coach a small HR/Admin team and collaborate cross‑functionally.

What do we need from you (Job Requirements)

• Experience: 5–8+ years in HR and administration with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role; SME/start‑up experience is a plus.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Malaysian labour law, payroll practices, statutory contributions, and HR best practices.
• Tools: Proficiency with HRIS, MS Office/Google Workspace; comfortable designing SOPs and using data for decision‑making.