Senior HR Generalist

Handal Indah Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Handal Indah Sdn Bhd seeks a Senior HR Generalist to lead HR for a major project in Malaysia. You will drive workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations to ensure the project is adequately resourced and compliant with employment laws.

You will collaborate with project managers and department heads to deploy manpower, manage performance, and sustain engagement while maintaining audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, management or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in project-based environments.
• Experience handling large workforces, including foreign workers, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, plus conflict management ability.
• Ability to plan, organise and operate in a fast-paced, project-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end HR functions for a project-based operation.
• Handle workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and mobilisation/demobilisation.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, leave, and cost monitoring against the project budget.
• Provide guidance to line managers, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act and related regulations; maintain records.
• Coordinate safety, welfare, and engagement initiatives across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Planning & organisation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / Business / Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Senior HR Generalist for the Company Project will lead and manage the full spectrum of Human Resources functions supporting successful project execution. The role oversees workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, payroll administration, and employee engagement to ensure the project is adequately resourced and aligned with employment legislation and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with project requirements, including mobilisation, execution, and demobilisation phases.

Forecast manpower needs, monitor workforce utilisation, and recommend strategies to optimise manpower resources.

Collaborate with Project Managers and department heads to ensure timely manpower deployment.

Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for project personnel, including local and foreign workers where applicable.

Coordinate orientation, induction programmes, company policy briefings, and safety requirements.

Implement performance management processes, including KPI tracking and performance reviews.

Provide HR guidance to line managers and manage disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.

Ensure compliance with the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and other relevant employment regulations.

Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee records, contracts, and audit-ready files.

Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies when required.

Oversee payroll administration, including overtime, allowances, claims, attendance, and leave management.

Monitor manpower costs and ensure alignment with the approved project budget.

Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics to support management decision-making.

Oversee employee welfare initiatives, including accommodation, transportation, workplace facilities, and general well-being where applicable.

Plan and execute employee engagement programmes and promote effective internal communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Support health, safety, and wellness initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments.

What we’re looking for

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

Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in project-based, construction, transportation, engineering, or large-scale operational environments.

Experience managing large workforces, foreign workers, and project-based employment is preferred.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR best practices.

Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.

Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR Information Systems.

Handal Indah, also known as a Causeway Link is one of Malaysia’s leading bus service providers that span our service across Malaysia and Singapore. We are committed to deliver bus service which is as convenient, safe and comfortable.

Causeway Link is also the first operator to establish a Control Centre for centralized services and monitoring of real-time commuter support. In addition, the Company introduced its own contactless ticketing and mobile- based journey planning to leverage on technology that will bring conveniences to regular commuters. In order to uphold our reputation as one of the most highly regarded public bus operators in Malaysia, our buses are innovatively designed and manufactured by our very own technical team to provide the most efficient, safe, reliable, and friendly transport services to our Community.

Other than the operation of public buses, Handal Indah Sdn Bhd's mission is in the development of sustainable public transportation systems to service entire cities.

Our holistic services require talents in the area of:

Information Technology DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentOperations ResearchEngineering (electrical, software, electronic, automotive)Project Management