HR Executive (Industrial Relations & Employee Relations)

394010-W; Puchong; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Executive specialized in Industrial Relations and Employee Relations. This role involves managing core HR functions including recruitment, payroll, compliance, and addressing staff grievances, while ensuring adherence to Malaysian labour laws. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience in HR.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of HR experience with IR/ER exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proficient in English; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle misconduct, disciplinary actions, and grievance cases.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Administer payroll and maintain employee records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management

Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software

Job description

HR Executive (Industrial Relations & Employee Relations)

We are seeking a reliable and experienced HR Executive with strong knowledge in Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER). This role will oversee core HR functions such as recruitment, payroll, and compliance, while being the primary point of contact for handling disciplinary issues, staff grievances, and labour law compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

· Handle misconduct, disciplinary actions, and grievance cases.

· Provide guidance on labour law compliance (Employment Act, IR Act).

· Draft and issue HR letters (warnings, confirmations, terminations, etc.).

· Liaise with authorities and support IR investigations.

General HR Functions

· Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

· Administer payroll, staff claims, and statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF).

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records.

· Support training, performance reviews, and employee engagement activities.

· Assist in HR policy implementation and compliance monitoring.

· Prepare HR reports, correspondences, and documentation.

Administration

· Manage office administrative tasks and coordination when required.

· Maintain organized filing and documentation systems.

Requirements

· Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

· Minimum 2-3 years of experience in HR, with hands-on IR/ER exposure.

· Strong understanding of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.

· Excellent communication skills in English (Mandarin and Malay preferred). We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); HR software knowledge is an advantage.

· Able to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

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Your application will include the following questions:

What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an Industrial Relations Executive? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years' experience do you have in employee relations? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)? How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law? Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

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