Senior HR Executive C&B

Longmotive; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a seasoned HR professional to manage all Human Resources functions, specializing in payroll and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, specifically in Compensation & Benefits, and a strong understanding of Malaysian labor laws. Responsibilities include payroll management, employee lifecycle oversight, HR reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration is required, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, specialized in Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience in construction or engineering industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end Human Resources functions.
• Ensure payroll calculations are accurate and compliant.
• Manage onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exits.
• Coordinate performance appraisal cycles and guide managers.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia Employment Act and Labour Laws.

Skills

Knowledge of Malaysia labour law & statutory compliance

Hands-on and detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to work independently

Proficient in MS Office and HR systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

Job description

To manage and execute end-to-end Human Resources functions, supporting project sites and head office operations, with strong understanding of construction industry workforce needs, statutory compliance, and manpower planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll & Compensation Management

• Specialised in end-to-end payroll calculation, including basic salary, overtime, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and salary adjustments
• Strong working knowledge of statutory payroll requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, and other mandatory contributions
• Ensure payroll calculations are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations
• Perform payroll reconciliation, variance checking, and statutory contribution verification prior to payroll finalisation
• Handle payroll-related audits, statutory inspections, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in payroll legislation and statutory contribution rates

2. Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage onboarding, confirmation, probation reviews, transfers, and exits.
• Prepare HR letters: offer, confirmation, warning, PIP, reassignment, extension of probation, termination.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR database.

3. HR Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee compensation and benefits records.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc HR cost reports for management.
• Support HR budgeting, forecasting, and headcount cost tracking.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality of payroll and C&B information.
• Maintain employees data.

4. Performance Management

• Coordinate performance appraisal cycles.
• Guide managers on KPI setting, evaluation, and performance improvement plans (PIP).
• Track and analyze performance results.

5. Compliance & HR Policies

• Ensure compliance with Malaysia Employment Act, Labour Laws, OSHA and statutory requirements.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook.
• Support audits and management reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, specialised in Compensation & Benefits.
• Construction / engineering / project-based industry experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Malaysia labour law & statutory compliance.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR systems.