HR & Payroll Leader for Construction & Property

upscale; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Administration Manager to oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and general office administration across our property development and construction operations in Malaysia.

You will lead HR policy development, performance management, industrial relations, and HRIS data integrity while ensuring timely statutory submissions and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of HR and admin experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial role, preferably in property development and/or construction.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English (Chinese a plus).

Responsibilities

• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, information transfers, and resignations.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook.
• Lead performance management processes including KPI setting, appraisals, and PIP.
• Advise on industrial relations, staff discipline, and grievances.
• Oversee payroll processing and statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Coordinate HR training and development; manage HRDF claims.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records for office and site staff.

Skills

Leadership

HR policies

Payroll coordination

HRIS

Malaysian labour law

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Tools

HRIS software

Infotech software

Job description

Upscale is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Administration Manager to oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and general office administration across our property development and construction operations in Malaysia.

You will lead HR policy development, performance management, industrial relations, and HRIS data integrity while ensuring timely statutory submissions and alignment with business goals.