HR Executive

Raffles Iskandar Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles Iskandar Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an HR Executive to coordinate day-to-day HR operations, recruitment administration, onboarding, employee records, attendance and payroll data preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Diploma in HR or related field with 2–4 years of HR experience, strong MS Office skills, and good communication to support the HR Assistant Manager and HR Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, recruitment, employee administration or general HR support.
• Basic knowledge of Malaysian employment practices and HR operations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; experience in education or corporate environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations: Maintain trackers, schedules and databases; provide operational support to the HR Assistant Manager and HR Manager.
• Recruitment & Interview Coordination: Coordinate recruitment activities; liaise with hiring managers; arrange interview dates and prepare schedules.
• Employment Documentation: Prepare HR letters, memos, draft offers and employment contracts; coordinate stamping and file maintenance.
• Employee Records: Maintain digital and physical employee files; update HR databases; track dates for probation and renewals.
• HR Systems: Maintain and update employee information; assist with routine HR system enquiries and data integrity.
• Staff Insurance & Benefits Administration: Administer staff insurance & benefits; manage enrollment, renewals and claims.
• Training & HRDC Administration: Coordinate training registration; assist with CPD and HRDC documentation; ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Employee Relations & Enquiries: Handle routine HR inquiries; escalate sensitive matters to supervisors.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Prepare HR documents for audits; support ESG reporting and other compliance activities.
• HR Reporting: Compile HR data for monthly reporting; assist in HQ report preparation.
• Employee Engagement: Help organise wellness programs, team-building activities and staff events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in HR/Business Admin/Management or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position: HR Executive
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Assistant Manager / HR Manager

Job Purpose

To execute and coordinate day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment administration, onboarding, employee records, attendance and leave administration, payroll data preparation, HR documentation, HR systems, training administration and audit support.

The position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely execution of routine HR processes and serves as the key operational support to the HR Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

A. HR Operations

Maintain HR trackers, schedules and databases.

Monitor outstanding HR matters and follow up accordingly.

Ensure HR processes are completed within established timelines.

Provide operational support to the HR Assistant Manager and HR Manager.

B. Recruitment & Interview Coordination

Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain recruitment records.

Liaise with hiring managers regarding interview requirements.

Contact candidates and arrange interview dates and times.

Prepare interview schedules and supporting documents.

Follow up with candidates on pre-employment documentation.

Coordinate onboarding arrangements for successful candidates.

Assist with recruitment for new programmes as required.

C. Employment Documentation

Prepare HR letters, memos and employee-related documentation.

Prepare draft offer letters and employment contracts for review.

Prepare confirmation, probation, transfer, promotion and other HR letters.

Coordinate LHDN stamping of applicable documents as directed.

Maintain records of issued HR documents.

D. Employee Records

Maintain digital and physical employee personal files.

Update employee information and HR databases.

Monitor missing or incomplete documentation.

Track probation, confirmation and contract renewal dates.

Maintain employee records in an audit-ready manner.

Ensure confidentiality of employee information.

E. HR Systems

Maintain and update employee information in relevant HR systems.

Update attendance, leave and employee records.

Assist employees with routine HR system enquiries.

Report HR system issues and follow up on resolution.

Support HR data accuracy and integrity.

F. Staff Insurance & Benefits Administration

Administer staff insurance and applicable employee benefits.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff insurance and benefits records.

Coordinate staff insurance enrolment, amendments, renewals and cancellations.

Coordinate and follow up on staff insurance claims and required documentation.

Liaise with insurance providers/brokers on routine policy and claims matters.

Assist employees with routine enquiries relating to insurance coverage and applicable benefits.

Monitor insurance policy expiry dates and renewal requirements.

Maintain confidential documentation relating to staff insurance and benefits.

Escalate complex insurance or benefits matters to the HR Manager as required.

G. Training, Development & HRDC Administration

Coordinate staff training registration, attendance and programme logistics.

Prepare training participant lists, schedules and supporting documents.

Maintain accurate staff training records and training hours.

Assist the HR Assistant Manager in coordinating training programmes and staff development activities.

Support CPD training administration and coordination.

Assist with HRDC grant applications, claims and related documentation.

Compile and maintain HRDC supporting documents and records.

Liaise with training providers on registration, documentation and administrative matters.

Assist with HRDC compliance requirements and follow up on outstanding matters.

Support the administration and documentation for training provider licence renewal and related requirements.

Ensure training and HRDC records are accurate, complete and properly maintained for audit purposes.

H. Employee Relations & HR Enquiries

Respond to routine employee enquiries relating to HR policies, procedures and benefits.

Assist with employee requests and administrative matters.

Escalate sensitive or complex matters to the HR Assistant Manager or HR Manager.

Maintain records of employee enquiries and actions taken.

I. Audit & Compliance Support

Prepare and compile HR documents required for audits.

Assist with:

CQI & Compliance Audit

SETARA

MYRA

CE

MQA

ESG reporting

BDO Finance Audit

Compile staff information for all programmes.

Maintain required historical staff records.

Compile training hours and staff benefit information.

Prepare supporting data for ESG reporting.

J. HR Reporting

Compile HR data for monthly reporting.

Prepare headcount, recruitment, attendance, leave, training and staff movement information.

Maintain HR trackers.

Assist the HR Assistant Manager in preparing HQ reports.

K. Employee Engagement

Assist in organising wellness programmes, team-building activities and staff events.

Coordinate logistics and attendance.

Assist with HR communications and announcements.

Key Performance Areas / KPIs

Accuracy and timeliness of HR transactions

Recruitment coordination turnaround

Employee record accuracy

Attendance and leave data accuracy

HRDC documentation accuracy

Training administration

HR reporting

Employee enquiry response

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.

Minimum 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, recruitment, employee administration or general HR support.

Basic knowledge of Malaysian employment practices and HR operations.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, management, candidates and external parties.

Experience in an education or corporate environment will be an advantage.

Raffles University was established by Raffles Iskandar Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between Raffles Education Corporation Limited and Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB), a member of the Iskandar Investment Group. The University was formally approved by Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on 31st October 2011.

Raffles University is the University of the Future. We are at the cutting edge of higher education in both teaching and learning and business practices. Our innovative and stimulating programmes promote – Doing while Learning and Learning while Doing. Raffles University will be a first of its kind, Asian-based Malaysian university that prides itself as a practice-oriented university with intensive curricula and practical hands-on experiences that give students maximum preparation for future careers.

Furthermore, Raffles University continues to strive for excellence in delivering high-quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for our students. In order to assure the quality of the education at Raffles University, we always fulfil the requirement of the authorised body to achieve accreditation and recognition of the programmes.

Raffles University offers programmes in Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (Honours), Masters and Doctorate qualification. The five faculties that we have set up are:

– Faculty of AI & Robotics

– Faculty of Arts and Design

– Faculty of Built Environment and Regenerative Design

– Faculty of Business

– Faculty of Social Sciences

Raffles University was established by Raffles Iskandar Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between Raffles Education Corporation Limited and Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB), a member of the Iskandar Investment Group. The University was formally approved by Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on 31st October 2011.

Raffles University is the University of the Future. We are at the cutting edge of higher education in both teaching and learning and business practices. Our innovative and stimulating programmes promote – Doing while Learning and Learning while Doing. Raffles University will be a first of its kind, Asian-based Malaysian university that prides itself as a practice-oriented university with intensive curricula and practical hands-on experiences that give students maximum preparation for future careers.

Furthermore, Raffles University continues to strive for excellence in delivering high-quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for our students. In order to assure the quality of the education at Raffles University, we always fulfil the requirement of the authorised body to achieve accreditation and recognition of the programmes.

Raffles University offers programmes in Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (Honours), Masters and Doctorate qualification. The five faculties that we have set up are:

– Faculty of AI & Robotics

– Faculty of Arts and Design

– Faculty of Built Environment and Regenerative Design

– Faculty of Business

– Faculty of Social Sciences

– Faculty of Built Environment and Regenerative Design

– Faculty of Business

– Faculty of Social Sciences