Senior Human Resources Executive

Chemin; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior HR Executive. This role focuses on managing HR operations, overseeing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and elevating the employee experience. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu. The position supports a hybrid work model and offers collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Modern co-working space

Personalized career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience in a relevant environment.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws.
• Hands-on experience in employee relations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Issue and manage employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws.
• Administer performance review cycles.
• Coordinate learning initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of Malaysian employment laws

Employee relations

Performance management

Strong communication

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Melayu proficiency

Job description

As Chemin continues to scale, we are strengthening our Human Resources function to ensure our growth is built on strong foundations, processes, and a great employee experience. We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Executive to play a key role in shaping how we support, develop, and engage our people.

This role reports to the Head of HR & Office Manager, who will retain responsibility for payroll, office management, finance, and salary negotiations. Serving as a core partner to the team, you will drive day‑to‑day HR operations while elevating our people practices. You will oversee the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensure compliance, and be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers.

This is a hands‑on, detail‑oriented role for someone who enjoys balancing operational rigour with a people‑first mindset. If you're excited to build scalable HR practices in a fast‑growing, mission‑driven AI company, we encourage you to apply.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding set up and offboarding processes
• Issue and manage employment contracts, confirmations, extensions, and exits
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Act as a first point of contact for employee HR matters

Policies, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Maintain and update HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and regulations
• Support disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance issues

Performance Management & Development

• Administer performance review cycles and documentation
• Support managers with performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives

Recruitment & Workforce Support

• Coordinate with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on manpower planning
• Support onboarding readiness for newemployees

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Plan and execute engagement and well‑being initiatives
• Support internal communications and employee feedback activities
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse insights

HR Reporting & Systems

• Prepare monthly HR metrics (headcount, attrition, leave trends)
• Support HR system administration and process improvements

• 5+ years HR generalist experience (SME or tech environment preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment laws
• Hands‑on experience in employee relations and performance management
• Strong communication, discretion, and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a lean, collaborative environment and independently
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) as well as a good command of Bahasa Melayu

AI is reshaping the world of work and Chemin sits at the heart of that transformation.

At Chemin, you’ll:

• Have the opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing tech company
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team
• Make a tangible impact on the employee experience
• Grow fast and never stop learning
• Join a remote‑first, Southeast Asia–rooted team punching well above its weight
• Be part of the wider TDCX Group network with presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas

You’ll experience a flexible work environment designed to help you thrive:

• A modern co‑working space in Damansara Heights, with easy access to Semantan MRT
• A hybrid setup with two in‑office days each week and adaptable core work hours
• The space to sharpen your skills and accelerate your growth
• Regular performance reviews and personalised career development planning

If you're serious about thriving in HR, then this could be the place for you.