Human Resources Generalist

PEC; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international technology supplier is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to oversee HR operations in Penang, Malaysia. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, payroll administration, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR and 3-5 years of experience. PEC offers competitive compensation and a permanent contract in a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Permanent employment contract

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an HR generalist or HR BP.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and labour laws.
• Ability to manage recruitment and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle and onboarding process.
• Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs with the payroll provider.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysian labour laws and company policies.
• Advise managers on HR policies and serve as HR contact.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Labour law compliance

Payroll administration

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

About

PEC is an international technology supplier, committed to enable the production of green batteries for a Blue Planet. We are looking for an HR Generalist to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is based at our new site in Penang, Malaysia. By joining us, you will contribute to building the first large scale battery factories in Asia, Europe and the United States.

Responsibilities

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to manage all HR matters for our Malaysia office. This role is responsible for end-to-end HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, supporting business leaders and fostering a positive employee experience.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews. Coordinate smooth onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Payroll & HR Administration: Prepare and verify monthly payroll inputs, working closely with our payroll provider. Administer employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Compliance & Labour Law: Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysian labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies. Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters and dispute resolution in line with regulations.
• General HR Support: Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures. Serve as the primary point of contact for local HR matters.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has

• a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience as an HR generalist/HR BP
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and related labour laws
• a proven ability to manage recruitment, employee relations, and compliance matters.
• a result driven mindset, aiming for success in a competitive recruitment world
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English

Why choose PEC

Why choose PEC

Working for PEC means you will be a part of an international key player that will contribute in building the battery factories, which will play a key-role in the transformation to a carbon free society.

• You’ll have a compensation package based on the market and related to your experience
• You will have a permanent employment contract offering you security and stability
• A chance to engineer your own future and grow and develop yourself in a dynamic and international company that focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.