Human Resources Executive

Halim Hong & Quek; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Halim Hong & Quek is a Malaysian law firm with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang, seeking an organised HR Executive to support HR operations and enhance the employee experience.

You will prepare correspondence, maintain records, assist with payroll and benefits, support recruitment and onboarding, and help implement HR policies while ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment laws. Malaysians only.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2–3 years of HR experience, preferably generalist.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR practices.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; strong communication skills.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare HR correspondence including offers and employment letters.
• Maintain employee records and monitor attendance, leaves, probation reviews.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and benefits administration.
• Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of new employees.
• Support HR policies, employee relations and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and performance reviews.
• Assist with HR reporting and day-to-day administration.

Skills

HR operations

Communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in HRM or related field

Job description

Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) is a Malaysian law firm with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang, providing legal and corporate advisory services. Guided by our mission to "empower everybody with the law," we value collaboration, continuous learning and innovation.

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Executive to support our HR operations and contribute to a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare HR correspondence, including offer, confirmation and other employment letters.
• Liaise with the Malaysian Bar Council and other external parties on HR-related matters, including relevant submissions, documentation and follow-ups.
• Maintain employee records and monitor attendance, leave and probation reviews.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and assist with benefits administration.
• Support recruitment, interview coordination and onboarding of new employees.
• Support employee relations and the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and performance reviews.
• Assist with HR reporting and day-to-day administrative matters.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in HR, preferably in a generalist role.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Organised, attentive to detail and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services organisation would be an advantage.

Application Submission Requirements

This position is open to Malaysians only, who meet the above criteria are invited to apply.

All applications will be duly acknowledged, but only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.