Senior Human Resources Generalist

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Malaysia is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with all departments and manage daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

The role reports to the HR Project Manager and supports payroll and benefits administration. You will be the primary contact for employees, ensuring policy compliance and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment laws.
• Confidential information handling with integrity.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management in implementing HR policies at business unit level.
• Support in development of organizational development and culture initiatives.
• Execute HR strategies and daily operations.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist in recruitment processes and candidate management.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee queries and HR support.
• Address employee relations issues with a structured approach.
• Support performance management, talent development, and training.
• Assist payroll, compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and local labor laws.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS data; prepare HR reports.

Skills

HR processes

Employment laws

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

As an HR Generalist, you will partner with all department to managing daily HR operations and executing key people processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The role serves as a primary point of contact for employees, ensuring effective HR service delivery, policy compliance, and a positive employee experience. Additionally, the HR Generalist maintains accurate HR data, supports payroll and benefits administration, and contributes to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will report to the HR Project Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Works closely with management in the implementation of corporate policies related to human resources, organizational and employee development at the business unit or division level.
• Assists management in the development of solutions through organizational development and cultural and process-oriented perspectives.
• Supports in executing HR strategies and daily operations.
• Manages end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, documentation).
• Assists in recruitment processes including coordination and candidate management.
• Acts as first point of contact for employee queries and HR support.
• Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach.
• Supports performance management and talent development activities.
• Coordinates training and learning initiatives.
• Assists in payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies and local labor laws.
• Maintains accurate HR records and HRIS data.
• Prepares HR reports and supports HR analytics.
• Participates in company-wide programs and initiatives.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment laws.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office.