HR Operations Executive

Kerry Group; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in taste and nutrition seeks a People Service Executive in Butterworth, Malaysia. The role involves managing plant attendance, ensuring payroll accuracy, and compliance with labor laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Administration or HR and at least 2 years' experience in HR or a similar role. Strong communication and independent project handling skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive work environment with a focus on employee relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in people services or related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle tasks independently and communicate with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of labor laws and ethical audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant attendance and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Administer biometric systems and personal lockers.
• Generate compliance reports and monitor vendor adherence.
• Conduct audits and employee inductions.
• Organize recreational activities within the plant.

Skills

Administration skills

Human Resources knowledge

Independent project handling

Stakeholder communication

Knowledge of labor law

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Administration / Human Resources

Job description

Requisition ID 62269
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The People Service Executive is responsible for delivering efficient administrative support and maintaining effective systems and procedures to serve internal customers. The role ensures smooth day-to-day site operations and fosters positive employee relations across all levels.

Key responsibilities

• Manage plant attendance and ensure accuracy for payroll processing.
• Administer biometric systems (finger/face scan) and personal lockers.
• Generate reports on working hours non-compliance and unproductive time.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and audit requirements.
• Monitor outsourced vendors’ adherence to ethical audit standards.
• Conduct induction for outsourced employees and support onboarding.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Handle renewal of plant licenses and local authority documents.
• Participate in audits and inspections (e.g., lockers, hostels).
• Organize sports, recreational activities, and festive events.
• Serve as committee member for Safety Committee & SWRC.
• Execute cross-functional and ad-hoc tasks as instructed.
• Communicate effectively between superior and relevant parties.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality, health, and safety standards are met.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Administration / Human Resources or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as people services or a related role. Exposure to a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Good capabilities of handling the tasks/projects independently and have courage to deal with different levels of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of labour law and ethical audit requirements.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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