HR Generalist

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Malaysia, Penang is seeking an HR professional to support and enhance employee initiatives. Responsibilities include implementing HR programs, facilitating training, and assisting managers with employee performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in HR functions. This role emphasizes building collaborative relationships and effective communication within a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
• Handles moderately complex issues and refers complex ones to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of various HR initiatives and programs.
• Facilitate training and onboarding for new hires.
• Enhance manager and employee performance.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Ensure timely submission of HR information.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Purpose Statement

To support and partner with team members and company management in facilitation of activities and programs to provide a high-performance, continuous improvement, engaging culture and to provide day-to-day operational administration and support for the Human Resources (HR) function.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Ensure Implementation of various HR initiatives and programs, including but not limited to recruiting and staffing, employment processing, organizational design, performance management, employee development and training, compensation, health and welfare benefits, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, compliance, and personnel transactions.
• Facilitate individual or group meetings for training, onboarding new hires, conducting exit interviews, explaining compensation/benefit programs, and managing employee relations.
• Enhance manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, assisting in policy and procedure interpretation, evaluating and implementing solutions, and providing coaching and counseling.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers to address HR issues and concerns, while maintaining good working relationships and building credibility.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of information to corporate HR functional areas/systems, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Other Qualifications

• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work both independently and in group or matrix managed settings

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%