HR & Payroll Shift Lead

Comet AG; George Town; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible work options

Meal allowance

Transport allowance

Car loan interest

Job summary

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd, based in Penang, is seeking a Shift Lead - Test to complement our Plasma Control Technologies division. The role focuses on HR, payroll processing, attendance management, and day-to-day employee relations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise attendance and leave records, handle disciplinary matters, and ensure timely payroll processing while upholding confidentiality and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR, Business Administration or related field; a Bachelor’s degree in HR is an advantage.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in HR, payroll or employee relations.
• Strong experience in attendance management, disciplinary procedures and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Self-motivated, flexible and solution-oriented with strong teamwork and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee attendance, working hours, overtime, leave and MC records, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Monitor and handle disciplinary matters, complaints and grievances, guiding on policy and conduct.
• Support accurate and timely month-end payroll and allowance processing, including attendance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and labour requirements while maintaining confidentiality of attendance, medical and salary data.
• Act as first point of contact for attendance, leave, disciplinary and payroll matters, collaborating with Production and HR.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attendance management

Payroll processing

Communication

Problem solving

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma in HR/Business Admin or related

Bachelor’s degree in HR (advantage)

Job description

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd, based in Penang, is seeking a Shift Lead - Test to complement our Plasma Control Technologies division. The role focuses on HR, payroll processing, attendance management, and day-to-day employee relations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise attendance and leave records, handle disciplinary matters, and ensure timely payroll processing while upholding confidentiality and policy compliance.