Human Resources Officer

The Advertiser; Kota Kinabalu; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in Sabah is seeking a full-time Human Resources Officer in Kota Kinabalu. The ideal candidate will manage HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with Malaysian labor laws. Required qualifications include a diploma/degree in HR management, 3-5 years of HR experience, proficiency in HRIS systems, and effective communication skills. Join our team to enhance employee engagement and streamline HR processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or construction-related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, including Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and OSHA.
• Experience in foreign worker management, including permit applications, hostel coordination, and compliance tracking.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage full-spectrum HR functions — recruitment, onboarding, training, performance appraisal, and disciplinary actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 documentation standards, including SOPs, memos, and audit trail maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across operational and management levels.
• Experience in handling site-based HR operations, including attendance monitoring, leave tracking, and manpower planning.
• Ability to coordinate internal audits and support external compliance inspections.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality, especially in handling employee records and sensitive documentation.
• Proactive mindset in driving employee engagement, welfare initiatives, and continuous improvement in HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-spectrum HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance appraisal, and disciplinary actions.
• Experience in foreign worker management, including permit applications, hostel coordination, and compliance tracking.
• Proficient use of HRIS systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office tools.

Job description

Overview

The Advertiser is hiring a Full time Human Resources Officer role in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Apply now to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Working rights required for this role
• Manage full-spectrum HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance appraisal, and disciplinary actions
• Experience in foreign worker management, including permit applications, hostel coordination, and compliance tracking
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong ability to engage across operational and management levels
• Experience in handling site-based HR operations, including attendance monitoring, leave tracking, and manpower planning
• Ability to coordinate internal audits and support external compliance inspections
• High attention to detail and confidentiality, especially in handling employee records and sensitive documentation
• Proactive mindset in driving employee engagement, welfare initiatives, and continuous improvement in HR processes

Qualifications

1. Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

2. 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or construction-related industries

3. Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, including Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and OSHA

4. Experience in foreign worker management, including permit applications, hostel coordination, and compliance tracking

5. Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office tools

6. Ability to manage full-spectrum HR functions — recruitment, onboarding, training, performance appraisal, and disciplinary actions

7. Familiarity with ISO 9001 documentation standards, including SOPs, memos, and audit trail maintenance

8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across operational and management levels

9. Experience in handling site-based HR operations, including attendance monitoring, leave tracking, and manpower planning

10. Ability to coordinate internal audits and support external compliance inspections

11. High attention to detail and confidentiality, especially in handling employee records and sensitive documentation

12. Proactive mindset in driving employee engagement, welfare initiatives, and continuous improvement in HR processes