Senior Human Resource Executive

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive recruitment firm in Malaysia is looking for a Senior Human Resource Executive to oversee the employee lifecycle, ensuring seamless HR operations across various business units. The ideal candidate will excel in a people-centric environment, manage payroll and compliance, and lead talent acquisition while contributing to HR process optimization. This role involves navigating sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion, making it crucial for candidates to possess strong interpersonal skills and HR compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to engage with employees across all levels.
• Experience in navigating sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Proficient understanding of HR operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll processing and statutory requirements.
• Lead recruitment for designated job grades.
• Drive smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences.
• Generate reports to support data-driven HR decisions.

Skills

People engagement

HR compliance

Payroll management

Talent acquisition

Job description

Senior Human Resource Executive

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of an organization who provides forklifts, warehouse automation, and after‑sales services, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. Our respected client is seeking a highly motivated and professional individual for the role Senior Human Resource Executive to oversee the main employee lifecycle, ensuring seamless operations across the organization.

Job summary

As part of our ongoing journey to optimize and digitalize HR functions, you will be part of the initiatives to automate processes, enhance employee experience programs, and contribute to broader HR projects.

It is crucial that you excel in a people‑centric environment, engage with employees across all levels and backgrounds. The ability to navigate sensitive conversations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion is important.

Given our organizational structure with multiple business units (Matrix, Local Sales Unit, and Partners), accurate cost allocation is integral to HR operations. You will also be responsible for managing HR‑related provisions and journals.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance - Oversee HR processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Payroll & Statutory Requirements - Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, government claims, and tax filings, maintaining compliance and data integrity.
• Work Pass & Mobility Management - Manage end‑to‑end work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations for employees and global trainees, ensuring seamless workforce mobility.
• Talent Acquisition - Lead the recruitment process for designated job grades, partnering with hiring managers to identify and secure the right talent.
• Employee Lifecycle Management - Drive smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences, ensuring compliance while fostering a positive employee journey.
• HR Systems & Reporting - Generate reports and insights to support data‑driven HR decision‑making and continuous process improvement.
• People Engagement & Advisory - Navigate employee queries, sensitive conversations, and workplace matters with professionalism, ensuring a fair and supportive experience for all.
• Confidentiality & Integrity - Handle sensitive HR matters with discretion, upholding the highest ethical and data protection standards.