Human Resources Executive – Manufacturing

Seiko; Kulai; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Seiko Malaysia is seeking a proactive Human Resources Executive - Manufacturing to manage daily HR operations, payroll processing, attendance, and manpower planning in a production environment.

You will liaise with production and management, handle statutory payroll matters (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD), recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-5 years HR and payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in monthly payroll processing and attendance management.
• Familiar with Malaysian statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD).
• Experience handling production operators, shift workers, overtime, and factory attendance is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations and provide HR support to employees and management.
• Handle monthly payroll processing including basic salary, OT, allowances, deductions, unpaid leave, and other payroll adjustments.
• Verify attendance, shift schedules, OT, leave, MC, absenteeism, and lateness before payroll processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly payroll for all employees (production operators, office staff, contract workers).
• Handle statutory payroll matters including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, salary summaries, overtime reports, and manpower cost reports for management.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records and ensure confidentiality of salary information.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with Production and other departments and assist in recruitment, onboarding, and onboarding.
• Support performance appraisal and KPI activities and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attendance management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Manpower planning

HR administration

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR/Business Admin/Management/Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

HR/payroll systems

Job description

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Human Resources Executive - Manufacturing

• Manage daily HR operations and provide HR support to employees and management.
• Handle monthly payroll processing, including basic salary, overtime (OT), allowances, deductions, unpaid leave, and other payroll adjustments.
• Verify attendance, shift schedules, overtime, leave, MC, absenteeism, and lateness before payroll processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly payroll for all employees, including production operators, office staff, and contract workers.
• Handle statutory payroll matters including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, salary summaries, overtime reports, and manpower cost reports for management.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records and ensure confidentiality of salary information.
• Manage recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and employee orientation.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with Production and other departments.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace issues.
• Prepare HR reports related to manpower, attendance, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, and payroll.
• Coordinate employee training, induction, skills development, and competency records.
• Support performance appraisal and KPI activities.
• Ensure compliance with company HR policies and Malaysian labour requirements.
• Assist in managing foreign workers, work permits, and related documentation where applicable.
• Support ISO, customer, and other compliance audits.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors and HODs to resolve manpower and employee-related issues.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong experience in monthly payroll processing and attendance management.
• Familiar with Malaysian statutory requirements such as EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB/MTD.
• Experience handling production operators, shift workers, overtime, and factory attendance is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Malaysian employment practices and labour requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with HR/payroll systems is an advantage.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in wire harness, automotive, electronics, EMS, or other manufacturing industries is an advantage.

Key Skills

Payroll Processing | EPF | SOCSO | EIS | PCB/MTD | Attendance | Overtime | Recruitment | Employee Relations | Industrial Relations | Manpower Planning | HR Administration | Labour Compliance | Manufacturing HR