HR Generalist (HR Operations)

TL;DR

HR Generalist (HR Operations): Managing employee experience and HR operations for global growth with an accent on Malaysian employment law compliance and process automation. Focus on streamlining HR workflows using AI, managing performance cycles, and overseeing payroll administration.

Location: Hybrid (Malaysia)

Company

Global edtech platform focused on personal growth, innovation, and transformation.

What you will do

• Manage stakeholder relationships with executives to ensure effective business strategy execution.
• Execute bi-annual performance management cycles and advise on employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with Malaysian employment laws, including handling restructuring and complex employee relations.
• Collaborate with People Operations to streamline and automate HR processes using AI and technology.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide workforce reports and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Oversee payroll administration and HR vendor management, including contract renewals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or in HR Operations, ideally in an international environment.
• Deep knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and HR compliance.
• Proven experience managing company-wide transformations and restructuring initiatives.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using HRIS and HR analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize and automate HR processes, including leveraging AI tools.
• Experience with payroll administration and HR operations.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced, tech-driven company.
• Experience with BambooHR as an HRIS tool.
• Familiarity with vendor management and HR budgeting.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment that values innovation, unity, and continuous improvement.
• Culture that embraces new technology and the future of work.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
• Opportunity to drive visible impact on employee experience and engagement.