HR Cum Admin Manager

Landsco Development Sdn Bhd; Skudai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Landsco Development Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead the end-to-end human resources function in Malaysia. You will design and localise policies, oversee payroll and compliance, drive talent acquisition, training, and employee relations, and steer HR digital initiatives to improve workforce outcomes.

This role requires strong IR/ER expertise, hands-on leadership of a regional HR team, and the ability to align group policies with local statutory requirements while maintaining

Responsibilities

• Develop and localise HR policies and SOPs for recruitment, onboarding, attendance, payroll, performance, and employee relations.
• Standardise end-to-end contract lifecycle and maintenance of personnel files.
• Set up processes for foreign work passes and permits.
• Oversee payroll operations ensuring accurate, timely salary processing.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act 1955 and immigration rules; liaise with EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, and related bodies.
• Drive hiring decisions and support workforce planning and onboarding.
• Develop and deliver new hire onboarding programmes and training standards.
• Lead the local HR team; define roles, goals, and performance targets.
• Establish employee feedback channels and handle grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Demonstrate strong IR/ER knowledge to provide guidance.
• Oversee exit interviews, asset handovers, and offboarding processes.
• Lead HR digital transformation with HR systems, AI, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with IT and vendors to ensure rapid adoption of HR tech.
• Create HR dashboards and analytics for workforce planning.
• Promote digital innovation while ensuring data governance.
• Oversee office administration, facilities, and support services.
• Develop and implement admin policies and SOPs.
• Maintain filing and document control systems.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as directed by management.

Job description

Establish and enhance HR policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, attendance, payroll, performance management & remunerations system, and employee relations, while ensuring that group-level policies are effectively localised and implemented.

Standardise the full lifecycle management of employment contracts and employee personnel files.

Establish management processes for foreign employee work passes/permits

2. Payroll, Compensation & Compliance

Oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant salary processing for all employees

Manage statutory contributions including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB.

Ensure full compliance with the Employment Act 1955 and relevant immigration regulations in Malaysia.

Serve as the primary liaison with relevant government authorities including EPF, SOCSO, LHDN, the Labour Department, and the Immigration Department.

3. Recruitment, Training & Development

Drive hiring decisions for key positions, and support new workforce planning and team setup.

Establish a new hire onboarding programme covering company culture, policies, and basic labour law knowledge.

Support in developing training standards for core positions.

4. Team Management & Employee Relations

Lead and manage the local HR team, define roles and responsibilities, and set team goals and performance targets.

Establish employee communication and feedback mechanisms, and handle grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters in compliance with regulations.

Demonstrate solid Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER) knowledge and capabilities to provide professional guidance.

Oversee the employee offboarding process, including exit interviews, asset handovers, and documentation.

5. HR Digital Transformation & People Analytics

Develop and drive the HR digital transformation roadmap to improve employee experience, productivity, and business outcomes.

Lead the implementation and enhancement of HR systems, digital platforms, AI solutions, and process automation initiatives.

Partner with IT, business leaders, and vendors to ensure successful adoption of HR technology solutions.

Develop HR dashboards and people analytics to support workforce planning and data-driven decision-making.

Promote digital innovation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement of HR processes while ensuring data governance and compliance.

6. Office Adminsitration

Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the Company.

Ensure smooth functioning of office facilities, equipment, and support services.

Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and SOPs.

Maintain proper filing systems and document control procedures.

7. Additional Duties

Perform ad-hoc tasks and special assignments as directed by management.