Shift Lead - Test

Comet Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits

Meal allowance

Transport allowance

Car loan interest

Medical insurance

Job summary

Comet Group in Penang is seeking a detail-oriented HR/payroll professional to join the Plasma Control Technologies division. You will manage attendance, payroll, leave, and labour compliance, acting as first point of contact for employees on payroll matters.

The role requires 2–3 years supervisory HR experience, a Diploma in HR or related field, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication. You will work with Production and HR in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 2–3 years supervisory experience in HR, payroll or employee relations.
• Experience in attendance management, disciplinary procedures and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and team-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance, working hours, overtime, leave and MC records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor disciplinary matters and guide policy adherence.
• Support accurate and timely month-end payroll and allowance processing.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee data and payroll information.
• Act as the first point of contact for attendance, leave, disciplinary and payroll matters with Production and HR.

Skills

Attendance management

Disciplinary procedures

Payroll processing

Communication

Problem solving

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Teamwork

Supervisory experience

Fast-paced

Education

Diploma in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penangsite as a

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What you will do

• Manage employee attendance, working hours, overtime, leave and medical leave (MC) records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and handle employee disciplinary matters, complaints and grievances, providing guidance on company policies and expected conduct.
• Support accurate and timely month-end payroll and allowance processing, including attendance and payroll-related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labour requirements while maintaining confidentiality of employee, attendance, medical and salary information.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees on attendance, leave, disciplinary and payroll matters, working closely with Production and HR.

What you bring

• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree in HR or a relevant field is an advantage.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in HR, payroll or employee relations.
• Strong experience in attendance management, disciplinary procedures and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with good proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Self-motivated, flexible and solution-oriented, with a strong teamwork mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage
  

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.