The HR & Administration Manager’s core function is overseeing the administrative, operational and human resource functions of TRAFFIC’s Southeast Asia office in Malaysia ensuring efficient and smooth day-to-day operations and compliance with organisational policies, procedures, statutory obligations, governance requirements and donor obligations.
The HR & Administration Manager will perform these tasks in an effective manner to ensure and maintain an efficiency of the organisation and coordination of the organisation’s work within the region.
Responsibilities
Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the office.
- Manage office facilities, equipment, leases, insurance, and maintenance contracts.
- Coordinate office facilities management, maintenance, tenancy agreements, insurance, and service contracts.
- Coordinate procurement processes for consultants and vendors including the reviewing and preparation of contracts or service agreements.
- Maintain organisational records, contracts, and administrative documentation.
- Ensure adequate inventory management and office supplies.
- Support logistics arrangements for meetings, workshops, training events, and business travel.
- Manage local municipal council licensing applications and renewals.
- Review and improve administrative procedures and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor service providers and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Human Resources
- Support end-to-end talent acquisition processes in line with TRAFFIC’s policy, including job advertisements, interview coordination, reference checks, and onboarding.
- Manage employment pass applications and processes for expatriate staff through the Malaysian Immigration Expatriate Services Division system (e-ESD).
- Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
- Administer employee leave, attendance, medical benefits, group insurance policies and other HR-related matters.
- Manage monthly payroll preparation to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and payment of statutory contributions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support performance management and staff development processes.
- Assist in updating and implementing HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations, and organisational policies.
- Support employee engagement and manage staff welfare programmes
- Manage and organise learning and development based on training needs analysis, compile training evaluations, follow-up and analyse effectiveness of programmes.
- Responsible for managing employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and maintaining a harmonious working environment. Supports the office by handling disciplinary cases, employee grievances, and providing guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the TRAFFIC Global HR team .
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including but not limited to LHDN, EPF, SOCSO, EIS and HRDC filings and other applicable regulatory submissions.
- Support risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
- Assist with policy reviews and implementation of organisational procedures.
- Ensure proper record retention and document management practices.
- Manage the personal data portfolio pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 of Malaysia acting as the company’s focal point for all matters related to the Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, HR, compliance, operations or related functions.
- Demonstrated experience managing office administration and HR processes.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, regulations, HR practices, and organisational compliance requirements.
- Experience using HR management systems.
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in payroll administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Desirable
- Experience working in a non-profit organisation, international NGO, or donor-funded environment.
- Professional certification in HR, or administration.
- Experience with employment passes and ESD processes.
- Experience supporting contracts, governance, and operational procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accurate payroll, statutory and HR administration.
- Timely recruitment, onboarding, and staff support processes.
- Accurate maintenance of HR records and personnel documentation.
- Timely and effective administration of office operations.
- Compliance with statutory and donor requirements.