People Lead

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned HR Manager to oversee payroll processing and HR compliance. This role involves managing employee lifecycle processes and supporting organizational change initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, along with 8–10 years of HR experience, especially in payroll and compliance. Strong communication skills and the ability to adopt digital tools in HR are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll management.
• Knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance.
• Oversee HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Support organisational change initiatives and performance management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related fields

Certification in HR (e.g. CIPD, SHRM)

Tools

Basic HR digital tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance: Manager end-to-end payroll processing; oversee EPF,-control SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp submissions; ensure compliance with the Malaysian Employment Act; supervise HR Executive on daily HR operations
• HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle: Manage onboarding, confirmation, transfers, disciplinary processes and exits; maintain HR records, contracts, letters and SOPs; handle employee relations matters
• People Transformation & Change Support: Support organisational change initiatives; align people practices to business priorities; improve role clarity, discipline and execution culture
• Performance Management & Capability Development: Drive performance review cycles; coach managers on performance conversations; coordinate learning and HRDF-funded programs; monitor engagement and retention risks
• HR Digitalisation & AI Adoption: Digitalise HR trackers, reporting and workflows; apply basic AI tools for recruitment screening, workforce tracking and performance monitoring

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related fields.
2. Certification (e.g. HRDF Trainer, CIPD, SHRM) is an advantage.
3. Minimum 8–10 years of progressiveTeste HR experience.
4. Strong hands-on experience in handling end to end payroll including top management level.
5. Experience supporting organisational change or transformation is an advantage.
6. Malaysian Employment Act and labour regulations.
7. Payroll and statutory compliance requirements.
8. HR operations, employee relations and performance management.
9. Basic HR digital tools and AI-enabled workflows.
10. Strong attention to detail and operational discipline.
11. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
12. Practical problem-solving and execution focus.
13. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
14. Willingness and ability to adopt digital and AI tools in HR.