Senior Human Resources Executive

Masmeyer Holdings; Penang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with Malaysian laws, and support payroll accuracy. The role also drives recruitment for multiple entities, manpower planning, and employee relations, while coordinating development programs to close skills gaps.

The successful candidate will manage 30+ staff, bring 5+ years HR experience, and partner with management to implement robust HR practices aligned with the

Qualifications

• Experience supervising 30+ team members.
• At least 5 years of HR experience.
• Hands-on experience with government authorities (Labour Office, Immigration, EPF, SOCSO, LHDNM).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Well-versed in Malaysian labour laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to offboarding).
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and company policies.
• Support payroll processes by ensuring accuracy of HR-related inputs.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases and counselling.
• Lead recruitment for group of companies and drive hiring for production workforce.
• Partner with department managers on manpower planning and job requirements.
• Manage full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Monitor recruitment effectiveness and continuously improve hiring processes.
• Support leadership development initiatives and identify high-potential employees.
• Coordinate training programmes and promote continuous learning.
• Align local HR practices with Group direction and local requirements.
• Participate in HR initiatives, policy updates and process improvements.
• Promote positive work environment and drive engagement metrics analysis.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll accuracy

Compliance

Labour laws

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

People analytics

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Oversee daily HR operations and employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to offboarding)
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws and company policies
• Support payroll processes by ensuring accuracy of HR-related inputs
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases and counselling

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment for group of company
• Drive hiring for production workforce to meet operational requirements
• Partner with department managers on manpower planning and job requirements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding
• Monitor recruitment effectiveness and continuously improve hiring processes

Learning, Leadership & Capability Development

• Support leadership and capability development initiatives, including identification and development of high-potential employees
• Partner with department heads to identify skills gaps and implement development plans
• Coordinate training programmes and promote a culture of continuous learning
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies and practices
• Work with Managing Director to align and adapt local HR practices in line with Group direction and local requirements
• Participate in HR initiatives, including policy updates and process improvement projects

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture and retention
• Support internal communication, employee activities, and company events
• Gather employee feedback and follow through on action plans
• Partner with department heads to promote a positive and productive work environment
• Track and analyse HR metrics such as turnover, hiring lead time, and absenteeism
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance HR effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Experience supervising or guiding 30 and above team members is preferred
• At least 5 years of HR experience.
• Hands-on experience dealing with government authorities (e.g., Labour Office, Immigration, EPF, SOCSO, Lembaga Hasil Malaysia)
• Good interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Well-versed in Malaysian labour laws and regulations