Senior Human Resources Executive

Transwap Private Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transwap Private Limited in Kuala Lumpur (KL Eco City) seeks an experienced Senior HR Executive to lead HR operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive employee engagement across the organisation.

The role focuses on managing end-to-end HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, training, payroll, and employee relations, to support growth and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of HR generalist or HR consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law and labour regulations.
• Experience supporting Group HR functions across multiple locations.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.
• Experience in organisational development or strategic HR planning is advantageous.
• Proactive problem-solving and HR-business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and policies aligned with business needs.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and offboarding.
• Oversee recruitment processes to attract top talent.
• Coordinate training and development programs to upskill staff.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and grievances per law.
• Ensure compliance with local and international employment regulations.
• Administer payroll, benefits, and leave management.
• Provide strategic HR advice to senior management and department heads.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Training and development

HR compliance

Strategic HR planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Executive to join us in Kuala Lumpur (KL Eco City) on a full-time basis. This is a strategic role that will be pivotal in shaping our Group HR initiatives and supporting the overall growth and development of our organisation. As Senior HR Executive, you will play a key part in managing our human resources operations, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and driving employee engagement and retention across the company. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisational culture and employee experience whilst working with a progressive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies and policies aligned with organisational objectives and business needs
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and development, and offboarding
• Oversee recruitment processes, including job profiling, candidate screening, interviews and selection to ensure we attract and retain top talent
• Manage training and development programmes to enhance employee skills, competencies and career progression
• Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures and grievance handling in accordance with employment law
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, labour laws and internal policies
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave management systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support managers in managing team performance and development
• Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce management reports on HR metrics and analytics
• Act as a trusted HR business partner to senior management and department heads, providing strategic advice on people-related matters

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a HR generalist or HR consulting role, with significant exposure to HR operations and strategy
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law, labour regulations and compliance requirements. Familiarity with employment legislation in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the UK is highly preferred.
• Experience in managing and supporting Group HR functions across multiple business units or geographical locations.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, including candidate sourcing and selection
• Excellent understanding of performance management, training and development, and employee relations best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all organisational levels
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and MS Office applications
• Experience in organisational development, change management or strategic HR planning is advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving HR challenges