HR Generalist

PEC SE Asia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology supplier is looking for an HR Generalist in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves managing end-to-end HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, and fostering a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration and has 3-5 years of experience in HR. This position also offers a competitive compensation package and permanent employment contract, contributing to a greener future by supporting large-scale battery factories.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Permanent employment contract

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an HR generalist/HR BP.
• Proven ability to manage recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle and onboarding.
• Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws.
• Advise on HR policies and lead HR projects.

Skills

Knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act

Communication skills in English

Result driven attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

PEC is an international technology supplier, committed to enable the production of green batteries for a Blue Planet. We are looking for an HR Generalist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is based at our new site in Penang, Malaysia. By joining us, you will contribute to building the first large scale battery factories in Asia, Europe and the United States.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to manage all HR matters for our Malaysia office. This role is responsible for end-to-end HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, supporting business leaders and fostering a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews. Coordinate smooth onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Payroll & HR Administration: Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs, working closely with our payroll provider. Administer employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Compliance & Labour Law: Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysian labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies. Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters and dispute resolution in line with regulations.
• General HR Support: Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures. Lead HR projects and initiatives to support company culture and engagement. Serve as the primary point of contact for local HR matters.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience as an HR generalist/HR BP
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and related labour laws
• Proven ability to manage recruitment, employee relations, and compliance matters.
• Result driven, aiming for success in a competitive recruitment world
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Why choose PEC

• Working for PEC means you will be a part of an international key player that will contribute in building the battery factories, which will play a key-role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
• You’ll have a compensation package based on the market and related to your experience
• You will have a permanent employment contract offering you security and stability
• A chance to engineer your own future and grow and develop yourself in a dynamic and international company that focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.

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