Senior Human Resources Specialist

AbbVie Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support HR activities, manage onboarding, and maintain employee records in Malaysia. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 5-7 years of experience in HR practices. The role involves collaboration with Payroll, data analysis, and event organization, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to contribute within a global company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong team player and able to multitask effectively.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Support HR annual cycle activities like performance management.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new employees.
• Maintain and update the HR database.
• Provide administrative support for HR functions.
• Collaborate with Payroll for accurate processing.
• Organize company-wide meetings and events.

Skills

HR practices and operations

Organizational skills

Data analysis and reporting

Communication skills

Client focus

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

AbbVie\'s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people\'s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The following outlines the primary responsibilities and required qualifications for the role of Human Resources Specialist.

Main Responsibilities

• Support HR annual cycle activities, such as performance management exercises, salary benchmarking surveys, and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and facilitate induction programs for new employees, including logistics and session planning.
• Maintain and update the HR database (Workday/local HR systems) to ensure accurate and accessible employee records; administer employee files; assist with data analysis and HR metrics.
• Provide administrative support for HR functions, including benefits administration, HR letters, confirmation tracking and processing, and general HR duties or projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits claims, statutory contributions, local tax payments, annual tax filings, and all payment activities, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and submit statutory surveys and reports within required timelines.
• Assist with the roll-out and execution of HR initiatives and projects.
• Prepare, collate, and deliver various reports and documents to meet business deadlines.
• Organize and coordinate company-wide meetings, employee engagement activities, and other events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant HR experience.
• Solid understanding of HR practices and operations.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational skills and a high level of client focus.
• Meticulous, well-organized, and able to multitask effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Confident, mature, resourceful, and eager to embrace new learning opportunities.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Excellent command of English.

Additional Information

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