HR Specialist

SEEK; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in working arrangements

Commitment to sustainability by 2030

Job summary

SEEK is hiring an HR Specialist for their Employee Services team located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will support employees across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, coordinating the employee lifecycle from hire to retire, while ensuring compliance with local HR regulations.

You will deliver exceptional employee experiences and maintain data accuracy, validating payroll processes and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role allows for flexible working arrangements and commits to fostering inclusivity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, employee services, or payroll processing.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters diplomatically.
• Solid understanding of HR and employment regulations in Malaysia, Singapore, or Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Act as HR advisor on policies and processes.
• Validate payroll processing for assigned regions.
• Maintain HRIS and payroll system records.
• Verify compliance with tax liabilities and employment regulations.
• Support regional payroll outsourcing transition planning.

Skills

Employee service mindset

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of HR regulations

English communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

HR cloud systems

Job description

HR Specialist – Employee Services

Join our Employee Services team as an HR Specialist supporting employees across Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. You will act as a trusted HR advisor, coordinating the employee lifecycle from hire to retire while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Reporting to the Manager of HR Operations and Payroll, Asia, you'll work with best‑in‑class HR technology, collaborate with HR Business Partners and external service providers. Success in this role means delivering exceptional employee experiences, maintaining data accuracy, and becoming a reliable go‑to person for HR queries. You will also validate payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance as we transition to vendor‑managed payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding processes including orientation programs and exit procedures
• Act as trusted HR advisor for employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and self‑service portal navigation
• Validate payroll processing for assigned regions to ensure accuracy and statutory compliance
• Update and maintain HRIS and payroll system records for employee data changes
• Verify compliance with tax liabilities, statutory contributions, and employment regulations
• Support team projects including regional payroll outsourcing transition planning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, employee services, or payroll processing
• Strong employee service mindset with ability to handle sensitive matters diplomatically
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) and comfort with HR cloud systems
• Solid understanding of HR and employment regulations in Malaysia, Singapore, or Hong Kong
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality

Benefits

• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on the role
• Committed to sustainability and net zero by 2030

We are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and well‑being that embraces diversity in gender, sexuality, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills and an adaptable mindset, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.

We offer assistance for accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

This role requires eligible right to work.