Senior HR Executive (Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations)

Think Academy MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Academy MY in Kuala Lumpur seeks a proactive Senior HR Executive focused on Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations. You will attract talent, support employees throughout their journey, onboard new hires, and contribute to HR operations in a fast-growing education business.

You will collaborate with the HRBP Manager to manage recruitment cycles, employee relations matters, onboarding, and HR projects, building a positive, high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist, Employee Relations or People Operations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.
• Solid understanding of Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English communication.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for full-time, internship and part-time roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and deliver quality candidates fast.
• Develop recruitment channels to build a strong talent pipeline and provide reports for workforce planning.
• Provide day-to-day HR support, probation follow-ups, performance reviews, and exit interviews.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

HR data & reporting

Job description

Senior HR Executive (Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations)

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, people-oriented, and resilientSenior HR Executiveto join our growing team in Kuala Lumpur.

Working closely with the HRBP Manager, you will play a key role in attracting great talent, supporting employees throughout their journey, and helping build a positive and high-performing workplace. This role focuses primarily onTalent Acquisition and Employee Relations, while also supporting onboarding, HR operations, and new employee orientation.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and are excited to grow alongside a rapidly expanding education business, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for full-time, internship, and part-time positions.

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver quality candidates in a timely manner.

Explore and develop recruitment channels to build a strong talent pipeline.

Maintain recruitment data and prepare hiring reports to support workforce planning.

Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Employee Relations

Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, providing day-to-day HR support and responding to employee enquiries.

Support probation follow-ups, employee feedback conversations, performance review administration, and exit interviews.

Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially, ensuring compliance with the Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and company policies.

Build trust with employees while fostering an open, positive, and collaborative working environment.

HR Operations & Onboarding

Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.

Assist with statutory HR administration, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations.

Learning & HR Projects

Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding training.

Support the HRBP Manager in implementing engagement initiatives, HR projects, and continuous process improvements.

Assist with other HR initiatives and operational projects as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, People Operations, or HRBP support roles.

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.

HR Knowledge

Solid understanding of Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB (MTD).

Communication

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different levels of the organisation.

Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment where priorities may evolve quickly.

Curious, proactive, and able to learn new systems, processes, and business needs with minimal supervision.

Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering quality work.

Personal Attributes

Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Hands-on, execution-focused, and willing to roll up your sleeves.

Positive, resilient, and solution-oriented.

Passionate about working with people and creating a great employee experience.

Comfortable working in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the education, training, or service industry will be an advantage.

Ability to communicate inBahasa MalaysiaandMandarinis a plus.

Experience supporting fast-growing or startup environments is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Make a Real Impact

Be part of a rapidly growing international education company where your ideas and contributions directly influence how we attract, engage, and support our people.

Accelerate Your Growth

Work closely with an experienced HRBP Manager and gain hands-on exposure across Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, HR Operations, and strategic HR projects.

Grow with the Business

As our Malaysia team continues to expand, you’ll have exciting opportunities to take on greater ownership and develop your HR career in a dynamic, multicultural environment.