Senior HR & Admin Lead - People, Payroll & Growth

J&T Express; Klang City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR and Admin team, overseeing the full spectrum of HR functions and administrative operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with growth strategies.

Key duties include recruitment, payroll, employee relations and performance management, training and development, vendor and facilities administration, and strategic HR planning to support expansion projects in logistics and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, HRM, Business Administration/Management, Psychology or related field.
• Proven experience in HR management within logistics, distribution, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Malaysian labor laws, payroll systems, and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle both strategic HR functions and hands-on administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise HR and Admin team members.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of HR and administrative functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and team efficiency.
• Oversee recruitment activities, manpower planning, postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Supervise payroll processing, ensure salary accuracy and statutory contributions.
• Review HR reports, employee records, and HRIS data management.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Drive performance management systems, KPI frameworks, and appraisal processes.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.
• Support career progression and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee administrative tasks including office facilities, vendor management, and expansion projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Labor laws

Payroll systems

HR best practices

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, HRM, Business Administration/Management, Psychology

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR and Admin team, overseeing the full spectrum of HR functions and administrative operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with growth strategies.

Key duties include recruitment, payroll, employee relations and performance management, training and development, vendor and facilities administration, and strategic HR planning to support expansion projects in logistics and distribution.