HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

CHEC CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN BHD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN BHD is seeking an HR assistant to support daily HR and administrative functions for project employees and site workers. You will help maintain personnel files, update records, monitor attendance, and assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction programs.

You will prepare employment documents, support foreign worker management, coordinate with project teams on manpower, assist payroll verification, and respond to employee inquiries.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in HRM or related field.
• 1–2 years HR experience, preferably construction/project-based.
• Experience with high-volume manpower and tight deadlines.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily HR and administrative functions for project employees and site workers.
• Maintain and update employee files and HR databases.
• Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, and manpower deployment.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction programs.
• Prepare employment-related documents (offer letters, confirmation letters, warning letters).
• Support foreign worker management, permits, medical examinations, insurance, and compliance.
• Coordinate with project management teams on manpower requirements and workforce planning.
• Assist in payroll preparation by verifying attendance records and supporting documents.
• Handle employee inquiries and HR administrative support.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act, Sarawak Labour Ordinance, and regulations.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

HR data entry

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in HR Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SQL

Job description

Assist in daily HR and administrative functions for project employees and site workers.

Maintain and update employee personal files, employment records, and HR databases.

Monitor employee attendance, leave records, overtime, and manpower deployment.

Assist in recruitment activities, including job advertisements, interview coordination, onboarding, and induction programs.

Prepare employment-related documents such as offer letters, confirmation letters, warning letters, and other HR correspondence.

Support foreign worker management, including permit tracking, medical examinations, insurance, and statutory compliance.

Coordinate with project management teams regarding manpower requirements and workforce planning.

Assist in payroll preparation by verifying attendance records, allowances, and supporting documents.

Handle employee inquiries and provide HR administrative support.

Ensure compliance with company policies, Employment Act, Sarawak Labour Ordinance, and other relevant regulations.

Perform any other HR and administrative duties assigned by management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum 1–2 years of working experience in Human Resources, preferably in construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments.

Experience handling high-volume manpower and working under tight deadlines will be an added advantage.

Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Knowledge of payroll processes (SQL), statutory requirements, and employment legislation is preferred.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Able to work independently and in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Willing to be based at project sites when required.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.