HR Executive (Robotics)

Location: Johor, Malaysia — remote within Malaysia

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous underwater vehicles and Robotics-as-a-Service solutions for underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy, and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Support end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, candidate coordination, reference checks, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines and the Applicant Tracking System while partnering with hiring managers.
• Source engineering and technical talent through China-based and Mandarin-speaking channels and liaise with China-based candidates, stakeholders, and partners.
• Lead employer-branding and talent-pipeline initiatives across engineering and technical communities.
• Organise career fairs, university engagements, industry talks, showcases, and recruitment events.
• Support HR operations, employee records, onboarding, offboarding, HR databases, employment contracts, offer letters, and internal communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is required for communication with China-based counterparts, candidates, and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to engage with engineering and technical professionals, work independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, eager to learn, and passionate about connecting people with career opportunities.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Engineering or technical background, including candidates transitioning into Human Resources.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, and digital recruitment platforms.
• Experience with China-based teams, clients, or recruitment channels.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract role with remote work available within Malaysia.
• Growth opportunities aligned with direct contribution rather than a fixed corporate ladder.
• ESOP or equity participation and healthcare support.
• Access to industry events and support for skills upgrading or learning credits.
• Well-stocked pantry with snacks.