Senior HR Executive

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee insurance

Flexi benefits

Training

Job summary

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior HR Executive in Kuala Lumpur to manage end-to-end payroll, compensation and benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations. You will ensure statutory compliance and accurate HR services across the organisation.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will collaborate with department heads and external providers to deliver accurate payroll processing, timely reporting, and a positive employee experience while supporting ISO/ABMS and ESG

Qualifications

• 4–6 years relevant experience in payroll administration, compensation & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and statutory requirements including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, and PDPA.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, recruitment databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with employees, department heads, service providers, government agencies, and auditors.
• Experience supporting ISO, anti-bribery, ESG, internal audit, or related governance initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing accurately and within stipulated timelines.
• Verify payroll data including attendance, overtime, allowances, commissions, claims, deductions, and leave records.
• Ensure compliance with EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, Employment Act, IR requirements, PDPA, and other regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliation reports, payroll variance analysis, HR reports, HR dashboards, and management reports.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, personnel files, and HR documentation with confidentiality.
• Liaise with payroll service providers, government agencies, auditors, and stakeholders as required.
• Handle payroll-related enquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Administer compensation and benefits programmes including employee insurance and medical benefits.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews, increments, bonuses, and promotions in line with policies and budget.
• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for employees at all levels.
• Work with department heads to identify manpower requirements and hiring plans.
• Prepare and post job advertisements; screen resumes and conduct interviews; coordinate interviews and background checks.
• Prepare employment offers/contracts and maintain recruitment records.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules and ensure equipment, access, and facilities for new hires.
• Monitor onboarding progress and support probation reviews and confirmations.
• Assist with employee engagement, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and counselling sessions.
• Participate in HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IMS, ABMS ISO 37001, ESG, internal audit, and certification audit requirements.
• Assist in developing and reviewing HR policies and SOPs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compensation & Benefits

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR Operations

Employee relations

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Info-Tech System

Job description

As a Senior HR Executive, you will manage end-to-end payroll administration, compensation and benefits, recruitment, employee onboarding, HR operations, employee relations, and compliance activities. You will help ensure accurate and timely HR services while supporting statutory compliance, talent acquisition, employee experience, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Manage monthly payroll processing accurately and within stipulated timelines.

Verify payroll data, including attendance, overtime, allowances, commissions, claims, deductions, and leave records.

Ensure compliance with EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, the Employment Act, Industrial Relations requirements, PDPA, and other applicable regulations.

Prepare payroll reports, reconciliation reports, payroll variance analysis, HR reports, HR dashboards, and management reports.

Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, personnel files, and HR documentation with strict confidentiality.

Liaise with payroll service providers, government agencies, auditors, and relevant stakeholders when required.

Handle payroll-related enquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Administer compensation and benefits programmes, including employee insurance, medical benefits, group personal accident coverage, and other welfare programmes.

Coordinate annual salary reviews, increments, bonuses, and promotion exercises in line with company policies and budget requirements.

Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for employees at all levels.

Work with department heads to identify manpower requirements and hiring plans.

Prepare and post job advertisements through appropriate recruitment channels.

Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, and conduct reference checks and background verification where applicable.

Prepare employment offers and employment contracts.

Maintain recruitment records, hiring metrics, and recruitment databases.

Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.

Coordinate pre-employment documentation, onboarding requirements, new hire records, HRIS updates, and orientation programmes.

Coordinate onboarding schedules with relevant departments and ensure new employees receive the necessary equipment, system access, and workplace resources.

Monitor onboarding progress, collect feedback, and support probation reviews and confirmation exercises.

Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and counselling sessions where required.

Participate in HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support the ISO Management System (IMS), Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS ISO 37001), ESG, internal audit, statutory inspection, and certification audit requirements.

Assist in developing and reviewing HR policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

What we're looking for

Minimum 4 - 6 years relevant experience in payroll administration, compensation and benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations.

Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, and PDPA.

Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and resolving payroll discrepancies.

Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, recruitment databases, and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and organisational skills.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with employees, department heads, service providers, government agencies, and auditors.

Experience supporting ISO, anti-bribery, ESG, internal audit, or related governance initiatives is advantageous.

Experience using Info-Tech system will be an added advantage

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Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd is a trusted construction and property development company with over two decades of experience. We deliver high-quality building and civil engineering works across both government and private sectors, backed by a strong reputation for reliability and excellence. In line with our rapid expansion, we are inviting suitable and qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd is a trusted construction and property development company with over two decades of experience. We deliver high-quality building and civil engineering works across both government and private sectors, backed by a strong reputation for reliability and excellence. In line with our rapid expansion, we are inviting suitable and qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

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