Strategic HR Lead - Construction & Compliance Expert

upscale; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

upscale in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR & Administrative Manager to lead HR functions across manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and policy development. The role covers performance management, IR matters, and compliance with Malaysian labour law, OSHA, and related regulations.

The candidate will oversee payroll processing, HRIS, and administration for office and site personnel, with a focus on policy implementation and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years HR and admin experience.
• 3–5 years in a managerial role, preferably in property development and/or construction.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of HR functions including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, information, transfers, and resignations.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook in line with current legal requirements.
• Lead performance management processes including KPI setting, appraisals, and performance improvement plans.
• Advise and manage industrial relations matters, staff discipline, warning letters, domestic inquiries, and employee grievances.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, statutory submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB), and benefits administration.
• Coordinate and track training & development needs for HQ and site staff; manage HRDF claims and documentation.
• Maintain HRIS and employee database for both office and site personnel.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Payroll knowledge

HRIS

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Infotech software

HRIS software

Job description

upscale in Malaysia seeks an experienced HR & Administrative Manager to lead HR functions across manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and policy development. The role covers performance management, IR matters, and compliance with Malaysian labour law, OSHA, and related regulations.

The candidate will oversee payroll processing, HRIS, and administration for office and site personnel, with a focus on policy implementation and staff development.