Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Location: Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

A Malaysia-based retail and e-commerce business operating 41 stores, an online marketplace, and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, multi-payroll checks, salary reconciliation, employee payroll records, and statutory compliance.
• Administer employee benefits, insurance, welfare claims, renewals, and service-provider relationships.
• Support salary structures, grading systems, annual reviews, promotions, bonuses, market benchmarking, and compensation documentation.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports covering compensation trends, headcount costs, incentive effectiveness, and benefits utilization.
• Manage managerial recruitment and maintain managerial employee master data in the HRIS.
• Develop HR team members through coaching, guidance, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• Strong understanding of local labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive payroll and compensation information.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a growing retail and e-commerce organization.
• Opportunity to support rapid expansion across Asia.
• Work guided by principles of independent thinking, relevance, and ownership.
• Responsibility for employee insurance, welfare claims, and related benefits administration.