Human Resources and Admin Manager

Human Resource & Administrative team is pivotal in shaping policies and leading activities for shaping the organisation’s culture. Pelangi Publishing aims to build an exciting and creative work environment, as an established organisation leading educational improvements in the region. Pelangi Publishing currently has operations in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. This role will have first-hand opportunity in shaping our culture and talent management for the Group in all our operating offices.

Human Resources Management

• Manage the Group’s Human Resource operations in an efficient manner:

• Ensure smooth and organized payroll operations for all Malaysia and Indonesia subsidiaries

• Continuously improve compensation and benefit packages that attract and retain talent for the Group

• Develop appropriate talent acquisition strategies and manage the Group’s recruitment lifecycle

• Identify training needs of different departments and develop programs or initiatives to close skills gaps

• Coordinate with department leaders on the yearly performance appraisal exercise and KPI achievements

• Manage company headcount and training costs, in collaboration with department leaders

• Lead initiatives in optimizing the organization culture, such initiatives include employee engagements, company policy reviews and workplace infrastructure enhancements

• Lead talent management for the Group, including organization structure optimization, succession planning, talent acquisition, talent retention and career path planning

• Run outreach programmes with higher education institutions in bridging industrial needs for the Group and constantly bringing in young talent for the Group

Administrative Management:

• Ensure workplace infrastructures (Selangor, Johor, Jakarta, Bangkok) are well in place
• Lead workplace infrastructure improvements, in align with the group’s talent and culture strategies
• Continuous staff engagement activities for all employees in the group
• Ensure daily administrative operations are run smoothly and efficiently
• Lead all employee wellbeing initiatives in the Group
• As the department’s ISO PIC, ensure all necessary documents are properly maintained, stored, and updated for audit and compliance purposes
• Prepare and manage the department budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals

Job Requirements

• Strong interest to drive process improvements and lead HR initiatives in creative ways, with proven experience an added advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in HR management and administrative functions
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Selected applicant will work in Wisma Pelangi, Bangi.

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