HRIS Assistant Manager

Ambition Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment's client, a long-standing higher education institution in Malaysia, is leading a major HR systems transformation. This permanent role seeks a tech-savvy HRIS professional to shape the future of HR technology from the ground up.

You will own end-to-end HRIS implementation, define system requirements with stakeholders, manage external partners, ensure data integrity and drive adoption across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven HRIS implementation experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills for internal and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a project-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HRIS implementation from vendor selection through to go-live.
• Define system requirements with HR, IT and leadership teams.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external vendors and implementation partners.
• Oversee data integrity, system configuration and user readiness throughout the project.
• Drive adoption and engagement with new HR technology across the organisation.

Skills

HRIS experience

Stakeholder management

Data integrity

Systems transformation

Vendor management

Job description

Responsibility

Lead HR Digital Transformation at a Forward-Thinking Education Institution

This isn't a role for someone who just maintains the status quo. Our client, a well-established higher education institution, is embarking on a significant HR systems transformation, and they need a tech-savvy, passionate HRIS professional to help shape it from the ground up. A permanent opportunity to leave a real digital footprint on a large, people-focused organisation.

Why Apply?

Our client is a stable, long-standing institution investing heavily in transforming its HR technology landscape. This is a rare chance to be involved from the very beginning, shaping decisions, working across internal teams and external partners, and building something that will impact the entire workforce. Alongside that, a genuinely attractive benefits package not just for yourself but your loved ones, makes this a role that rewards in more ways than one.

The Role

A pivotal, systems-focused position at the heart of a major HR digital transformation.

• Support end-to-end HRIS implementation from vendor selection through to go-live
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across HR, IT and leadership to define system requirements
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external vendors and implementation partners
• Oversee data integrity, system configuration and user readiness throughout the project
• Drive adoption and engagement with new HR technology across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience with HRIS platforms and HR systems implementation or transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both internal teams and external vendors
• A detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a drive for continuous improvement
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving momentum in a project-led environment

If you're ready to shape the future of HR technology at a high-impact organisation,