Talent Acquisition & HR Executive

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency to in-house transition

End-to-end HR operations

Cross-border exposure

Job summary

Nstarts Consultants Company Limited in Penang is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment for Malaysia and SEA, partnering with hiring managers and sourcing candidates via LinkedIn and JobStreet, while handling onboarding and employer branding. The role requires 1–3 years in recruitment/HR ops and a Diploma/Degree in HR or related fields.

Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Malaysian labor laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in HR, business, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of recruitment, headhunting, or HR ops experience (fresh grads with relevant internships considered).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Malaysia and SEA.
• Partner with hiring managers and source candidates via LinkedIn and JobStreet.
• Conduct screenings and manage onboarding.
• Support employer branding and hiring analytics.
• Handle employment contracts, onboarding logistics, and probation reviews.
• Maintain HR records and liaise between local staff and HQ HR.
• Drive payroll data collation and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD).
• Assist with annual tax filings (Form E/EA) with confidentiality.
• Ensure labor law compliance and manage Employment Pass applications/renewals for foreign staff.
• Oversee Penang office administration, vendor management, travel logistics, expense claims, translations, and HQ requests.

Skills

LinkedIn sourcing

JobStreet sourcing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Talent Acquisition:

Lead end-to-end recruitment for Malaysia and SEA. Partner with hiring managers, source candidates via LinkedIn/JobStreet, conduct screenings, and manage onboarding. Support employer branding and hiring analytics.

Onboarding & Employee Relations:

Handle employment contracts, onboarding logistics, and probation reviews. Maintain HR records and act as the primary liaison between local staff and HQ HR. Drive team engagement.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

Collate payroll data, process mandatory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD), and assist with annual tax filings (Form E/EA) with strict confidentiality.

Compliance & Work Permits:

Ensure labor law compliance and manage Employment Pass (EP) applications and renewals for foreign staff. Update HR policies and SOPs.

Office & Operational Support:

Oversee Penang office administration, vendor management, travel logistics, expense claims, document translations, and ad-hoc HQ requests.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Diploma/Degree in HR, Business, or related fields. 1–3 years of experience in recruitment, headhunting, or HR ops (fresh grads with relevant internships considered).

Skills

Hands-on sourcing skills (LinkedIn, JobStreet), basic knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and statutory filings, and proficiency in MS Office.

Languages

Professional fluency in English and Mandarin ; Malay is a plus.

Attributes

High attention to detail, strong communication, ability to handle confidential data, and a long-term interest in HR.

What We Offer

• Smooth transition from agency recruiting to in-house HR.
• End-to-end ownership of regional talent acquisition and full-spectrum HR operations.
• Cross-border exposure working alongside China HQ and SEA teams with strong career growth potential.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Professional?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?