HR GENERALIST

About the role

Join Jiangsu Installation Sdn. Bhd. (JSI) and play a key role in managing HR operations, with a strong focus on foreign workers supporting our construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full HR cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, attendance, leave and staff-related matters
• Manage foreign worker affairs, including recruitment, documentation, work permits, passports, medical checks, renewals and related government requirements
• Coordinate foreign worker arrangements such as accommodation, transportation, welfare, insurance and other employment-related matters
• Liaise with government agencies, manpower agencies, vendors and relevant parties on foreign worker matters
• Monitor foreign worker documentation and ensure records, permits and certifications remain valid and up to date
• Support manpower planning and recruitment for construction sites based on project requirements
• Assist with payroll, attendance, overtime, claims and other HR administration
• Handle employee enquiries, disciplinary matters and day-to-day HR issues professionally
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and prepare HR reports when required
• Support HR policies, compliance matters, staff engagement and other HR projects or ad hoc tasks

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in construction, engineering or a manpower-intensive environment
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; Mandarin is required for communication with Chinese management and foreign workers
• Strong knowledge of foreign worker management, employment documentation and related processes in Malaysia
• Familiar with payroll, attendance, leave, recruitment and general HR administration
• Experience dealing with government agencies, manpower agencies and foreign worker-related matters is an advantage
• Good knowledge of SQL Payroll and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Organised, responsible and able to manage multiple HR matters independently