Senior HR Generalist - Project-Based HR Lead

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

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.