HR Executive (MNC)

Kanry Search; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search in Johor, Malaysia is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination and employee development across the full lifecycle. You will manage attendance, leave, benefits and HR records, ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws and company policies.

The candidate should hold a Diploma or Bachelor's in HR or related field with 3–5 years of end-to-end HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, and possess strong communication and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of end-to-end HR generalist experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, training and HR administration.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Able to manage confidential employee information with professionalism.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development, retention and offboarding.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer preparation.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and workplace concerns professionally.
• Maintain employee records, attendance, leave, benefits and other HR documentation.
• Support monthly payroll preparation by verifying attendance, overtime, allowances and employee changes.
• Coordinate performance appraisals, staff training and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare HR reports and monitor workforce data, including headcount, turnover and absenteeism.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysian employment laws, company policies and internal procedures.
• Support daily HR operations and other general administrative matters as required.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Performance management

Training

HR administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Manage the full spectrum of HR functions across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee development, retention and offboarding.

Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer preparation.

Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and workplace concerns professionally.

Maintain employee records, attendance, leave, benefits and other HR documentation.

Support monthly payroll preparation by verifying attendance, overtime, allowances and employee changes.

Coordinate performance appraisals, staff training and employee engagement activities.

Prepare HR reports and monitor workforce data, including headcount, turnover and absenteeism.

Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysian employment laws, company policies and internal procedures.

Support daily HR operations and other general administrative matters as required.

About You

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

Minimum 3-5 years of end-to-end HR generalist experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, training and HR administration.

Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.

Able to manage confidential employee information with professionalism.

Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with HRIS or payroll systems.

Able to work independently and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.