HR & Payroll Specialist (Malaysia)

Ametalin; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia in Ipoh is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage full-spectrum HR and payroll tasks, with at least 3 years in a generalist or payroll-focused role.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, attendance, benefits administration, compliance with Malaysian laws, training, performance management, HR policies & procedures, expatriate administration, HR reporting and other standard HR duties as the sole HR person in the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in HR, generalist or payroll focus.
• Knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act 1955, EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB.
• Hands-on experience with HR/payroll systems (EMPLX or similar) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment process from requisition to offer.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including medical checks.
• Handle onboarding, documentation, and system registrations.
• Manage payroll processing, attendance, leave, and deductions.
• Administer benefits and coordinate insurance renewals and claims.
• Maintain accurate employee master data and HR records.
• Support employee relations and disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Coordinate training, development, and HR compliance activities.
• Prepare HR reports and assist in audits and policy updates.

Skills

HR generalist

Payroll processing

Malaysian payroll laws

Excel proficiency

English & BM communication

Data integrity

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Tools

EMPLX HR/payroll system

Job description

Jora Malaysia in Ipoh is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage full-spectrum HR and payroll tasks, with at least 3 years in a generalist or payroll-focused role.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, attendance, benefits administration, compliance with Malaysian laws, training, performance management, HR policies & procedures, expatriate administration, HR reporting and other standard HR duties as the sole HR person in the company.