Malaysia HR Generalist: Payroll, Onboarding & Admin

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited; Penang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited in Penang seeks an HR Generalist to support recruitment, HR operations, office administration, and basic finance coordination for our Penang office. Key responsibilities include handling recruitment and Employment Pass applications, payroll coordination, and maintaining employee records while ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws and company policies.

The role requires Mandarin and English fluency, with Malay preferred, and an ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience in HR, recruitment or general administration.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, technology, or manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with Malaysian employment laws and statutory processes.
• Fluent Mandarin and English; Malay preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and Employment Pass applications or renewals.
• Coordinate payroll and statutory contributions, including PCB/MTD, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.
• Maintain employee records and provide daily HR support.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment laws and company policies.
• Manage office leasing, facilities, supplies, assets, and external vendors.
• Coordinate business visits, meetings, and local company events.
• Liaise with government authorities, banks, landlords, and other external partners.
• Assist with employee tax documents, expense claims, petty cash, and administrative budgets.
• Support foreign employees with TIN registration and tax clearance when required.
• Translate and manage documents in Chinese, English, and Malay.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll

HR Administration

Compliance

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Job description

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited in Penang seeks an HR Generalist to support recruitment, HR operations, office administration, and basic finance coordination for our Penang office. Key responsibilities include handling recruitment and Employment Pass applications, payroll coordination, and maintaining employee records while ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws and company policies.

The role requires Mandarin and English fluency, with Malay preferred, and an ability to work in a