Senior Human Resource Executive

Keresa Plantations Sdn Bhd(Location: Lot 1, Block 17, Lavang Land District, Tubau, 97000 Bintulu, Sa; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Keresa Plantations Sdn Bhd in Bintulu, Sarawak, is seeking a Senior Human Resource Executive to coordinate daily HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, confirmations, transfers, resignations and clearance.

You will monitor attendance, payroll inputs, employee benefits, liaise with estate and mill teams, maintain HR documentation, ensure compliance with Sarawak Labour Ordinance, and handle employee enquiries and grievances.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in HRM or related discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of HR experience.
• Familiarity with Sarawak Labour Ordinance and immigration requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily HR operations: recruitment, onboarding, confirmations, transfers, resignations and clearance.
• Monitor attendance, leaves, payroll inputs and employee benefits; liaise with estate and mill admin teams.
• Handle employee inquiries and grievances; assist with disciplinary matters and escalate as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll

Employee relations

Records management

English communication

Education

Degree in HRM or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HRIS/Payroll software

Job description

Keresa Plantations Sdn Bhd(Location: Lot 1, Block 17, Lavang Land District, Tubau, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak) View all jobs

• Coordinate daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee confirmation, transfers, resignations and clearance.
• Monitor attendance, leave, workers’ payroll inputs and employee benefits, working closely with estate and mill administration teams to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Handle employee enquiries and grievances, assist with disciplinary matters, and elevate cases to Management where necessary.
• Monitor and compile KPI reports, track performance against established targets, and highlight shortfalls and proposed corrective actions to Management.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports and internal memorandum.
• Implement approved HR policies and monitor compliance with applicable labour requirements and company procedures.
• Coordinate foreign workers’ recruitment, arrival, deployment, contract renewal and repatriation with the relevant departments.
• Monitor foreign workers’ passport validity, work permits validity, insurance and other required documentation, ensuring timely renewals and follow-up.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies and service providers on HR and foreign worker matters.
• Monitor worker welfare, accommodation records and related documentation in coordination with estate and mill personnel.
• Coordinate training arrangements and maintain training records.
• Support labour inspections and internal or external audits, including document preparation and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate company events, including the annual dinner, annual golf tournament and festive celebrations.
• Provide regular updates to Management on HR matters and foreign worker status.
• Perform any other duties and ad hoc assignments as directed by Management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience in the plantation, palm oil mill or a related industry would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance and relevant employment and immigration requirements.
• Familiarity with payroll administration, statutory contributions and HR documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills in English.
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality and follow up closely on deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Urgent vacancy. Immediate or short-notice availability preferred.
• Willing to work in an estate environment.
• Based in Bintulu, Sarawak

Senior Human Resource Executive