Mandarin-Speaking HR & Admin Manager (Payroll & Accounting)

SIMTECH AUTOMATION (M) SDN. BHD.; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMTECH AUTOMATION (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Mandarin-speaking HR & Admin Manager with accounting knowledge for its Penang branch.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment, HR administration, and payroll submissions to Suzhou HQ, ensuring compliance with Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955 and tax rules. The role requires strong bilingual communication and experience in a manufacturing/automation setting. You will coordinate with Suzhou HQ, manage attendance and records, and handle onboarding,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or automation equipment industry.
• Hands-on experience in payroll processing, familiar with salary calculation logic and statutory deductions.
• Well-versed in Employment Act 1955 and Malaysian labor regulations, with risk prevention awareness.
• Basic accounting/finance knowledge to assist in daily bookkeeping, invoice verification, and expense claims.
• Proven recruitment skills to quickly identify suitable candidates based on business needs.
• Proficient in WeChat for daily communication with Suzhou HQ.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).
• Chinese reading and writing ability essential for understanding Chinese emails, internal documents, and group messages.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and HR administration for Penang branch including job postings, screening, interviewing, offers and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records, attendance logs, and HR system data with accuracy.
• Handle end-to-end HR transactions including onboarding, transfers, and resignation.
• Assist HQ HR team in implementing HR policies and systems.
• Manage daily payroll calculations and submit results to Suzhou HQ, ensure compliance with Malaysian laws.

Skills

HR management

Payroll processing

Labour law knowledge

Bilingual (Mandarin/English/Bahasa)

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in HR/Business or Accounting

Tools

WeChat

Job description

SIMTECH AUTOMATION (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Mandarin-speaking HR & Admin Manager with accounting knowledge for its Penang branch.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment, HR administration, and payroll submissions to Suzhou HQ, ensuring compliance with Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955 and tax rules. The role requires strong bilingual communication and experience in a manufacturing/automation setting. You will coordinate with Suzhou HQ, manage attendance and records, and handle onboarding,