HR Executive | Penang

Tap Growth ai; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Malaysia is looking for an HR Executive to manage HR policies, recruitment, and employee relations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field with 2-4 years of experience in HR operations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role is based in Simpang Ampat, Penang, offering a salary range of MYR 4,500 to MYR 5,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of working experience in HR operations or generalist roles.
• Good understanding of Malaysian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience handling foreign worker permit renewals.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR policies and procedures aligned with goals.
• Manage recruitment and prepare job descriptions.
• Support compensation and benefits programs.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Hands-on experience in recruitment

Attention to detail

Proactive and resourceful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems (e.g., SQL, Info-Tech)

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a structural steel specialist founded in 1979, offering full-cycle services from design and fabrication to installation of steel structures.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement HR policies and procedures that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process.
• Develop training and development programs.
• Assist in performance management processes.
• Support compensation and benefits programs.
• Handle employee relations issues, such as resolving conflicts, addressing grievances, and facilitating communication between management and employees.
• Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner, including calculating employee wages, overtime, and other payments.
• Handle all the foreigners permits renewals, agency agreements renewals and extension and salaries.
• Assist in administration work in office maintenance, travel arrangements etc.
• Any ad-hoc task assigned and directed from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2–4 years of working experience in HR operations or generalist roles.
• Good understanding of Malaysian labour laws, statutory regulations, and HR best practices.
• Hands‑on experience in recruitment, training coordination, and performance management.
• Familiarity with payroll processing, including statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Experience handling foreign worker permit renewals and liaising with government or agency bodies.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to manage employee relations effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with HRIS systems (e.g., SQL, Info‑Tech, or similar).
• Discreet and trustworthy in handling confidential employee information.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Remuneration

MYR 4,500 - MYR 5,500

Working Location

Simpang Ampat, Penang

Consultant In-charge

Kah Wai | [e-mail] | 012 233 3162 (WhatsApp text only)