Senior HR Executive

Acre Works Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre Works Sdn Bhd is hiring an HR Executive to oversee day-to-day HR operations at Penang and Kuala Lumpur HQ. Responsibilities include employee records, onboarding, payroll coordination, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Management and at least five years of HR experience, ideally in construction or project-based settings. Proficiency in Worksy and MS Office is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment practices, labour regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, and general HR operations.
• Experience with Worksy or other HRIS/payroll systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, attendance, leave, claims, onboarding, confirmation, transfer, resignation, and termination.
• Manage and maintain accurate employee information, HR records, and documentation in Worksy, including preparation of HR letters and reports.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, and provide HR support and guidance to employees, project/site teams, and management.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities: manpower requirements, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, onboarding.
• Ensure HR practices, documentation, and processes comply with company policies, Malaysian employment requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate with departments on payroll, statutory contributions, employee benefits, manpower requirements, and other HR matters.
• Monitor HR processes and support improvements to HR systems, procedures, documentation, audits, and compliance.
• Support HR projects and initiatives while guiding HR Executives and assisting with HR operations.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Employee relations

English & BM

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Management

Tools

Worksy

HRIS/payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

Vacancies are available at both Penang and Kuala Lumpur (HQ) locations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, attendance, leave, claims, onboarding, confirmation, transfer, resignation, and termination.

Manage and maintain accurate employee information, HR records, and documentation in Worksy, including preparation of HR letters and reports.

Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, performance management, and provide HR support and guidance to employees, project/site teams, and management.

Manage and coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower requirements, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.

Ensure HR practices, documentation, and processes comply with company policies, Malaysian employment requirements, and statutory obligations.

Coordinate with relevant departments on payroll, statutory contributions, employee benefits, manpower requirements, and other HR-related matters.

Monitor HR processes and support improvements to HR systems, procedures, documentation, audits, and compliance.

Support HR projects and initiatives while providing guidance to HR Executives and assisting with the effective delivery of HR operations.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based industries.

Good knowledge of Malaysian employment practices, labour regulations, and statutory requirements.

Strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, and general HR operations.

Experience in handling HR matters independently and providing HR support to management and project/site teams.

Experience with Worksy or other HRIS/payroll systems is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.

Good interpersonal, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of HR matters.

Acre Works is a well-established construction company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure and commercial projects across Malaysia. With over two decades of industry experience, Acre Works has built a strong reputation for handling large-scale civil works, from airports to highways and bridges. We also specialize in Segmental Box Girder solutions, offering complete casting, launching, and pre-stressing services. At Acre Works, we do not just build structures, we build trust, quality, and long-term partnerships.

Acre Works is a well-established construction company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. We take pride in delivering exceptional infrastructure and commercial projects across Malaysia. With over two decades of industry experience, Acre Works has built a strong reputation for handling large-scale civil works, from airports to highways and bridges. We also specialize in Segmental Box Girder solutions, offering complete casting, launching, and pre-stressing services. At Acre Works, we do not just build structures, we build trust, quality, and long-term partnerships.

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