SENIOR HR EXECUTIVE

QL GLOBAL RESOURCES SDN BHD; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QL GLOBAL RESOURCES SDN BHD is seeking a hands-on HR personnel to drive people strategies within a fast-paced construction environment in Shah Alam, Malaysia. You will lead recruitment, payroll, compliance, and foreign worker administration, ensuring a compliant, high-performing workforce.

The role blends strategy with execution, offering exposure to end-to-end HR operations, employee relations, training, and performance management across site-based and office staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional HR management experience.
• At least 2 years in construction/engineering/project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law and regulations (OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, CIDB).
• Experience with payroll processing and statutory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Oversee payroll processing and statutory submissions.
• Manage foreign worker administration, permits, renewals, levy payments, and repatriation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, CIDB regulations and local laws.
• Maintain HR records and generate workforce analytics.
• Design and deliver training and development programs.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll

Compliance

Foreign worker admin

MS Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

We are hiring a HR personnel to drive our people strategy in a fast-paced construction environment. You will lead recruitment, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and foreign worker administration — ensuring our workforce is supported, compliant, and high-performing. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies and policies aligned with company objectives and legal compliance requirements
• Oversee monthly payroll processing for all employees, including statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp), and verify payroll reports prepared by external vendors
• Manage end-to-end foreign worker administration, including work permit applications, renewals, FWCMS submissions, levy payments, and repatriation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, CIDB regulations, and all statutory requirements specific to the construction industry
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment legislation, labour laws, and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports on HR metrics, staffing levels, and workforce analytics
• Administer payroll for a mixed workforce including site-based employees with attendance-based pay, overtime, and site allowances
• Liaise with external stakeholders including government agencies, insurance providers, and recruitment consultants
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees
• Conduct performance management activities, including appraisals, goal setting, and performance improvement plans
• Design and deliver training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or any related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional HR management experience, with at least 2 years in the construction, engineering, or project-based industry
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law, labour regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g. OSHA 1994, FMA 1967, CIDB regulations)
• Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organisational levels
• Proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations
• Professional HR certification is highly desirable
• Experience working in a construction or project-based environment is preferred