Senior Executive, Human Resources (HR Generalist)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a hands-on Senior HR Executive to join our team as an HR Generalist. You will oversee HR operations, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement and recruitment, collaborating with the HR Manager and HODs to support daily HR matters.

In this role you will help improve processes, ensure compliance with Malaysian employment regulations, manage records and payroll-related tasks, and contribute to a positive work environment across the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, statutory contributions and payroll administration.
• Experience in HR operations, employee relations and performance management.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and handle confidential matters professionally.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and able to research HR-related matters independently.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Benefits: Handle daily HR operations, including employee records, attendance, leave, onboarding and offboarding.
• Payroll-related matters, staff claims and benefits administration.
• Maintain HR documentation and ensure compliance with Malaysian employment regulations.
• Performance Management & Employee Relations: KPI tracking, performance reviews, probation assessments and confirmations.
• Support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and disciplinary procedures.
• Employee Engagement & Development: Organise engagement activities, events and team-building programmes.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to support employee growth.
• Talent Acquisition: Support recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviews and onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Independent working

Research HR matters

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Job description

Senior Executive, Human Resources (HR Generalist)

We're looking for a hands-on and experienced Senior HR Executive to join our team.

In this role, you'll be involved in various HR functions, including HR operations, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement and recruitment.

You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and HODs to support day-to-day HR matters, improve existing processes and contribute to a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Benefits

Handle daily HR operations, including employee records, attendance, leave, onboarding and offboarding.

Administer employee benefits, staff claims and payroll-related matters.

Maintain HR documentation and ensure compliance with Malaysian employment regulations.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

Coordinate employee KPI tracking, performance reviews, probation assessments and confirmations.

Work with managers on employee performance, development needs and improvement plans.

Support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and disciplinary procedures.

Employee Engagement & Development

Organise employee engagement activities, company events and team-building programmes.

Coordinate training and development initiatives to support employee growth.

Talent Acquisition

Support recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviews and onboarding.

Work with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and maintain candidate records.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist role.

Good knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, statutory contributions and payroll administration.

Experience in HR operations, employee relations and performance management.

Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently, manage priorities and handle confidential matters professionally.

Detail-oriented, resourceful and able to research HR-related matters independently.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different HR functions, take ownership of your responsibilities and contribute ideas that improve the way we work.

We value teamwork, practical ideas and people who are willing to learn and grow together.