Sr. Executive/ Assistant Manager, Human Resources

KLK LAND SDN BHD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK Land Sdn Bhd seeks a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Human Resources to lead end-to-end payroll, drive recruitment, and administer HR systems while managing compensation and benefits and fostering employee engagement.

The role supports HR operations, compliance, reporting, and employer branding. A minimum of 5 years in HR with payroll expertise and hands-on HRMS experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience with payroll, HR operations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory contributions and payroll reconciliation.
• Experience with HRMS systems and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing including attendance, overtime, deductions and statutory contributions.
• Administer and maintain HRMS, ensuring accurate employee records and timely updates.
• Oversee recruitment process from requisition to onboarding to fill vacancies.
• Administer compensation and benefits, including salary adjustments and entitlements.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics to support workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and employer branding campaigns.
• Handle industrial relations matters in line with policies and law.
• Support HR audits, compliance reviews and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR operations

Employee relations

Communication

Data reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Sr. Executive/ Assistant Manager, Human Resources managing end-to-end monthly payroll processes, recruitment, HR systems administration, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and industrial relations matters. This role supports HR operational efficiency, compliance, and employer branding initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, including attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions, statutory contributions and other payroll-related matters
• Administering and maintaining the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), ensuring accurate employee records, data integrity and timely updates of employee information
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of HRMS processes and system enhancements to improve HR operational efficiency and reporting
• Managing and coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, including manpower requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer preparation and onboarding, to ensure timely filling of approved vacancies and critical positions
• Administering compensation and benefits matters, including salary adjustments, allowances, benefits, claims and other employee-related entitlements in accordance with company policies
• Preparing HR reports, monthly payroll reports, manpower data and other HR analytics to support workforce planning
• Coordinating and implementing employee engagement activities, welfare programmes, staff events and initiatives to promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture and to align company core values
• Handling and supporting industrial relations matters, including employee grievances, disciplinary cases, counselling, domestic inquiries and other employee relations issues in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation
• Supporting and driving employer branding initiatives to strengthen KLK Land's image as an employer of choice, including employee engagement campaigns, internal communications, career events, social media content and other initiatives to attract and retain talent
• Monitoring HR operational processes and identifying opportunities for improvement to enhance accuracy, efficiency and service delivery
• Supporting HR audits, statutory requirements and compliance reviews relating to payroll, employee records, benefits and employment practices

About you

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, with strong hands-on experience in payroll, HR operations and employee relations
• Strong knowledge and experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory contributions, overtime, allowances, deductions and payroll reconciliation
• Good knowledge of compensation and benefits, HR policies, employment practices and relevant labour laws
• Experience in handling industrial relations matters, including employee grievances, disciplinary processes, counselling and workplace investigations
• Proficient in HRMS and HR systems with the ability to manage HR data, generate reports and support system enhancements
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal employees and stakeholders at all levels
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential employee and payroll information

KLK Land Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a diversified multinational corporation listed in Bursa Malaysia, with interests in Plantations, Oleochemicals and Property Development. In the last decade, KLK Land has established a niche for building quality townships. Among its best known showpieces are Desa Coalfields and Bandar Seri Coalfields located in Sungai Buloh and provides residents all the elements of a contemporary urban sanctuary close to the city. KLK has large tracts of plantation landbank located in Selangor and Johor already earmarked for development.

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