Human Resources Executive

YTL Construction; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

YTL Construction in Malaysia seeks a Human Resources Executive to support the development and implementation of HR strategies that foster an employee‑oriented, high performance culture.

You will oversee compensation and benefits, recruitment, staffing, performance monitoring and employee counseling, and ensure compliance with labor legislation. The role requires a strong HR background and ability to translate policies into practical actions.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or psychology with relevant knowledge.
• Familiarity with HRMS and labor legislation.
• Experience in compensation & benefits, recruitment and staffing.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and programs.
• Administer manpower planning, recruitment, compensation and performance management.
• Maintain personnel records and prepare reports.
• Interpret policies and inform employees of entitlements and standards.
• Plan engagement activities and monitor turnover and absenteeism.
• Support onboarding, interviews and staff development.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resource / Psychology

Tools

HRMS

Job description

The Human Resources Executive (HRE) plays a vital role in supporting the organisation through the development and implementation of human resources strategies and programmes that provides an employee-oriented, high performance culture.

The HRE is responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions, which include compensation & benefits, recruitment, staffing, performance monitoring and employee counseling.

To be successful in this role, you should have an extensive background in Human Resources departments and thorough knowledge of labor legislation.

General HR Management & Function

Oversee daily operations of the HR department

• Assist in administering a wide range of HR matters in areas such as manpower planning and recruitment, compensation & benefits and performance management exercise
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
• Process and follow up appointments, reassignments, promotions and other HR decisions which generate personnel administration actions in a timely and thorough way, being sensitive to the human dimensions involved and tailoring actions accordingly.
• Advise staff on specific entitlements and explain employment standards and legislation where needed.
• Ability to interpret HR policies and ensure employees understand and comply with them.

Talent Development

• Help run talent development programs, including events, assessments, and growth initiatives.
• Support HR awards research and applications to strengthen the company's employer brand.
• Help plan employee engagement activities like events, surveys, and recognition programs, and track metrics such as turnover and absenteeism.
• Assist with disciplinary matters by documenting actions, coordinating inquiry logistics, investigating issues, and preparing reports and official communications.
• Help review and update HR policies, and communicate changes to employees to ensure everyone understands them.

Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

• Manage the recruitment process and ensure candidates fit the role and company culture
• Implement effective sourcing, screening and interviewing techniques
• Create and run referral incentive programs
• Measure employee retention and turnover rates
• Ability to monitor the whole recruitment process till onboarding
• Conduct and coordinate with hiring manager to ensure timely recruitment, interviews, orientation and training and development of employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resource / Psychology
• Familiarity with Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
• Good knowledge of labor legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves and insurance)
• Proven working experience in the Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment
• Good communication and writing skills

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.