Telecommunications Hiring! Full Time Head of Human Resources in Sarawak, Earn up to MYR 8,000 - Ricebowl

We are a Sarawak-based telecommunications infrastructure company supporting the development and expansion of telecommunications and digital connectivity across the region.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our operations, we are looking for an experienced and driven professional to join our team and contribute to the Company’s continued development and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and oversee the full spectrum of the Human Resources function, including strengthening organisational capability and accountability, succession planning and leadership development.
• Partner with Management on workforce planning, manpower requirements and organisational development.
• Develop and implement remuneration and rewards strategies, including salary structures, salary reviews, incentives, bonuses, benefits and other employee reward programmes.
• Review and benchmark compensation and benefits practices against market and industry trends to ensure internal equity, competitiveness and retention of key talent.
• Oversee the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, claims, statutory contributions, tax deductions, final payments and other employee payments.
• Establish appropriate payroll controls, verification and reconciliation processes to ensure payroll accuracy, confidentiality, compliance and timely reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of payroll reports, manpower cost analysis and other HR-related reports to support Management’s decision-making.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, domestic inquiries and other sensitive employee matters.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices comply with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements and Company policies.
• Drive improvements to HR processes, systems and HRIS to enhance operational efficiency, payroll accuracy and employee experience.
• Support organisational transformation, change management and other HR initiatives in line with business priorities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Experience in Telecommunications, Utilities, IT Infrastructure or other operationally intensive environments is highly valued.
• Strong working knowledge of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, industrial relations legislation, employment regulations and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong experience in remuneration and rewards, compensation & benefits, salary benchmarking and payroll management.
• Good working knowledge of Malaysian payroll statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS and LHDN requirements.
• Proven experience in managing the end-to-end payroll process, including payroll preparation, verification, statutory submissions, reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems and digital HR platforms is highly preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as MIHRM (Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management) is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR governance, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Proactive and self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Management and employees at all levels.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential employee, remuneration and payroll matters.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV/resume to *************

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: From RM8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person