Senior HR Manager – Sarawak Compliance & Payroll

BIG GRAIN CREDIT SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG GRAIN CREDIT SDN. BHD. seeks an experienced Senior HR Executive/HR Manager to independently oversee the full HR spectrum for its Sarawak operations.

The role demands strong Sarawak labour law expertise and a solid understanding of HR needs in a regulated financial services environment, including licensing, fit-and-proper checks, and confidentiality standards. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end payroll, maintain HRIS and audit-ready records, ensure Sarawak Labour Ordinance compliance,

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8+ years HR generalist experience, with 2–3+ years in Sarawak/East Malaysia.
• Strong knowledge of Sarawak Labour Ordinance and payroll-related contributions.
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive matters in a regulated sector.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll, statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, HRDF/HRD Corp)
• Maintain HRIS, personnel files, and audit-ready documentation
• Full compliance with the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Cap. 76)
• Manage Sarawak entry permits for West Malaysian/foreign staff
• Liaise with Sarawak Labour Department, Immigration Department, and relevant bodies
• Track staff licensing, mandatory certifications, and compliance training relevant to financial services roles
• Full recruitment cycle for branch/ops staff, sales/relationship roles, and support functions
• Conduct or coordinate background/reference checks appropriate for financial sector hires
• Manage onboarding, including permit arrangements for cross-state hires
• Handle grievances, misconduct/fraud-related investigations, disciplinary processes, domestic inquiries

Skills

HR Generalist

Sarawak Labour Law

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

BIG GRAIN CREDIT SDN. BHD. seeks an experienced Senior HR Executive/HR Manager to independently oversee the full HR spectrum for its Sarawak operations.

The role demands strong Sarawak labour law expertise and a solid understanding of HR needs in a regulated financial services environment, including licensing, fit-and-proper checks, and confidentiality standards. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end payroll, maintain HRIS and audit-ready records, ensure Sarawak Labour Ordinance compliance,