Dada Consultants Hiring! Full Time Human Resources Generalist in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Human Resources Generalist (Malaysia)

About the Role

Our client is a growing technology company operating across Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on building innovative digital solutions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. They are looking for a capable and people-oriented HR Generalist to anchor day-to-day HR operations for their Malaysia office, while collaborating closely with regional HR teams and business leaders. This is a broad, hands-on role that spans the full spectrum of HR functions — from recruitment coordination and employee relations to payroll administration and compliance. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about building scalable, people-first HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, confirmation letters, promotions, and transfers

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and HRIS data to ensure data integrity and support HR reporting and analytics

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate interview scheduling, new hire documentation, and orientation programmes, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience

• Support employer branding and campus recruitment initiatives as needed

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR queries, and assist managers in handling employee relations matters including performance issues, attendance, disciplinary cases, and grievances

• Coordinate performance review and probation confirmation cycles, and support learning, development, and talent management initiatives

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs and coordinate with Finance and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely salary processing

• Administer employee benefits, insurance, leave management, statutory submissions, and employee claims and reimbursements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience

• Solid knowledge of the Malaysian Employment Act and local HR best practices, including statutory compliance requirements

• Demonstrated experience in payroll coordination and working with HRIS systems
• Strong foundation in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HR analytics and reporting (is a bonus)

• Prior experience supporting regional HR operations, or a professional HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM (is a bonus)

• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders