HR Data & Reporting Specialist | Contract | Hybrid | RM4.5K - RM5.5K

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia seeks an HR Data & Reporting Specialist to ensure data integrity and deliver business intelligence solutions. This role requires 3+ years in HR data management, proficiency in SQL and BI tools, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining data quality across systems, creating HR dashboards, and supporting integration processes. The role offers a salary range of RM4,500 to RM5,500.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in HR data management and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data quality standards across HR systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards and reports.
• Support integration processes between HR systems and downstream applications.

Skills

Data management

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Data Analytics, Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server

Excel

Job description

The HR Data Governance & Automation function manages the development and governance of the HR data and information strategy to facilitate business decisions and foster growth across the East Asia & Pacific region, encompassing 15 countries and approximately ~15,500 employees in total.

Overall, the function is responsible for:

Designing & Implementing an HR Data Strategy and Projects;

• HR Data Governance and Quality Assurance;
• Data Management;
• Business Intelligence; and
• Analytics

The HR Data & Reporting Specialist plays a dual role in ensuring data integrity and governance across HR systems while designing and delivering business intelligence solutions that enable data-driven decision-making. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights and automated reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data Stewardship & Governance

• Maintain data quality standards across HR systems (HRIS, Payroll, etc.)
• Developing and implementing strategies & solutions that optimize process efficiency and data quality in HR systems
• Providing functional & technical support to users by troubleshooting problems related to data in HR systems
• Implement data governance frameworks, including validation rules and audit processes
• Partner with HR stakeholders to educate and enforce data entry best practices
• Support integration processes between HR systems and downstream applications (e.g., payroll, benefits, platforms)

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Automate recurring reports and streamline manual processes to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with HR leaders to define KPIs and metrics aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare data extracts and analytics for compliance, audits, and external vendors.
• Evaluating the data collection process to ensure efficiency and integrity
• Gathering & Processing raw data at scale
• Working closely with Payroll, Data Operations & Rewards teams to drive innovation in managing and processing HR data
• Support business requirements with ad hoc analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in HR, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
• 3+ years experience in HR data management and reporting
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience using MS SQL Server to write scripts, SQL queries, create tables etc
• Excellent communication skills to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data concepts (models) and systems
• Experience with processing large, multi-dimensional datasets from multiple sources
• Analytical skills with a strong working knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis
• Knowledge of data governance principles and compliance requirements

Remuneration

RM4.500 - RM5,500

Consultant in Charge

May Chong | 0122801717 | [e-mail]