HR Generalist Lead: Payroll, Recruitment & Compliance

Private Advertiser; Puchong; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia's professional-services sector seeks an HR Generalist to manage the full spectrum of HR activities, including recruitment, payroll, employee administration, and statutory compliance. You will act as a bridge between employees and management, handle onboarding, training logistics, and prepare regular HR reports.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor's in HRM or related fields, 3–5 years' HR generalist experience, familiarity with Malaysian employment law, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least three to five years of relevant HR generalist experience.
• Hands-on experience in payroll, statutory submissions, recruitment, attendance and leave administration.
• Practical knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience reviewing employee handbooks, HR policies or employment documents.
• Experience conducting candidate screening and first-round interviews.
• Able to prepare clear and professional HR letters and reports.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and payroll, attendance or HR management systems.
• Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities, including job advertisements, application screening and interview arrangements.
• Conduct first-round interviews and provide structured candidate assessments for the partner's second interview.
• Coordinate employment offers, onboarding, orientation, probation reviews and employee confirmation.
• Process monthly payroll and ensure the timely submission of EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, employment documents and personnel files.
• Administer and monitor employee leave, attendance, medical certificates, lateness and absence.
• Monitor timesheet submissions and follow up on missing, incomplete or late submissions.
• Address recurring attendance or conduct concerns through documented counselling, reminders and appropriate HR correspondence.
• Prepare regular HR reports covering payroll, recruitment, attendance, leave, training and employee turnover.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes, training records and HRD Corp matters where applicable.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll

Employee administration

HR reporting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Human Resource Management / Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Private Advertiser in Malaysia's professional-services sector seeks an HR Generalist to manage the full spectrum of HR activities, including recruitment, payroll, employee administration, and statutory compliance. You will act as a bridge between employees and management, handle onboarding, training logistics, and prepare regular HR reports.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor's in HRM or related fields, 3–5 years' HR generalist experience, familiarity with Malaysian employment law, and