HR Generalist & Training Lead – Manufacturing & F&B

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and HR services company is seeking an Assistant Manager (Human Resource) in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves acting as an HR Generalist, participating in recruitment, payroll, and learning & development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR, solid HR experience, and familiarity with Compensation & Benefits processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication, with responsibilities supporting HR portfolios across Malaysia and ASEAN entities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong HR Generalist experience with hands-on exposure in recruitment, payroll, and L&D.
• Exposure to Compensation & Benefits (C&B) is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting group/multi-entity organizations, preferably from a listed company.
• Industry background in engineering, manufacturing, or construction is preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as an HR Generalist with hands-on involvement in recruitment, payroll, learning & development (L&D), and HR operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual training plans; conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Manage HRDF claims, training budget, and training effectiveness reporting.
• Support Compensation & Benefits (C&B) activities including salary benchmarking, annual increment, and bonus exercises.
• Coordinate payroll processing and support performance appraisal cycles.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reports, and workforce data.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal HR policies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, grievances, disciplinary matters, and exit interviews.
• Participate in HR projects such as system enhancement, audits, and organizational restructuring.
• Support HR portfolios across Malaysia and ASEAN entities.

Skills

Strong HR Generalist experience

Recruitment

Payroll processing

Learning & Development (L&D)

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

A recruitment and HR services company is seeking an Assistant Manager (Human Resource) in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves acting as an HR Generalist, participating in recruitment, payroll, and learning & development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR, solid HR experience, and familiarity with Compensation & Benefits processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication, with responsibilities supporting HR portfolios across Malaysia and ASEAN entities.