HR Executive (MNC)

Kanry Search; Kulai; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search is seeking an experienced HR Executive to support recruitment and daily HR operations for a new factory in Kulai. The role requires ownership, practical problem-solving, and adaptability to shifting priorities.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, payroll, statutory filings, attendance, benefits and employee relations, collaborating with production and engineering leaders to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience, with at least 4 years in manufacturing.
• Experience payroll, statutory contributions, attendance and leave records.
• Familiar with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration and training.
• Knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR practices.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work independently and coordinate across departments.
• Experience supporting new factory openings or high-volume recruitment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring across management, engineering, administrative and production positions.
• Manage vacancy postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and employment offers.
• Work with department leaders to prioritise staffing needs and support recruitment drives.
• Arrange onboarding and prepare the necessary documentation for new employees.
• Prepare monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, deductions and adjustments.
• Process statutory submissions and payments for EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB within timelines.
• Review attendance records, investigate discrepancies and maintain leave balances.
• Administer employee benefits, medical entitlements, allowances and welfare programmes.
• Assist with salary adjustments, promotions and annual remuneration reviews.
• Address employee enquiries and support resolution of workplace concerns and disciplinary cases.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training coordination

Communication skills

Bilingual English Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma/Degree in HRM

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing company establishing a new factory in Kulai, is seeking an experienced HR Executive to support recruitment and daily HR operations. This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership of responsibilities and responds confidently to changing priorities.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate hiring across management, engineering, technical, administrative and production positions.

Manage vacancy postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and employment offers.

Work with department leaders to prioritise staffing needs and support recruitment drives.

Arrange onboarding and prepare the necessary documentation for new employees.

Prepare and check monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, deductions and adjustments.

Process statutory submissions and payments for EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB within the required timelines.

Review attendance records, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate leave balances.

Administer employee benefits, medical entitlements, allowances and welfare programmes.

Assist with salary adjustments, promotions and annual remuneration reviews.

Address employee enquiries and support the resolution of workplace concerns and disciplinary cases.

About you

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a relevant discipline.

At least 5 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing.

Practical experience managing payroll, statutory contributions, attendance and leave records.

Familiarity with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration and training coordination.

Sound understanding of Malaysian employment legislation and HR practices.

Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Comfortable working independently and coordinating with employees across different departments.

Resourceful, organised and able to resolve urgent issues while managing competing deadlines.

Experience supporting a new factory opening or high volume recruitment will be an advantage.