Job description
KY MAJU MART Sdn Bhd, a growing retail company in Kuantan, Pahang, invites a motivated HR Executive to join our people team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR operations across our stores and offices, contribute to talent acquisition, employee development, and holistic people programs. We offer a competitive salary, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
As an HR Executive, you will partner with store managers and department heads to administer HR processes, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure compliance with Malaysian labour laws. You will onboard new hires, support payroll coordination, and manage attendance and leave administration. You will help implement performance management, training initiatives, and employee engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with our retail growth strategy.
Key responsibilities include maintaining HR information systems, handling confidential information with integrity, and delivering accurate HR reporting. You will respond to employee queries, assist with benefits administration, and support wellness and safety programs. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Join us to grow your HR career within a dynamic, customer-focused retailer that values people as its most important asset. If you are proactive, service-oriented, and ready to contribute to a growing brand, we would love to hear from you.
We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and exposure to end-to-end HR processes in a retail setting. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to build trust with colleagues at all levels.
Responsibility
- Assist end-to-end HR operations across our stores and office locations, including onboarding, payroll coordination, attendance tracking, and benefits administration.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable Malaysian laws.
- Support talent acquisition activities by posting vacancies, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and assisting with shortlisting.
- Coordinate learning and development, training programs, and wellness activities to support employee growth and engagement.
- Assist in performance management processes, annual reviews, and recognition programs to drive high performance.
- Provide timely HR guidance, respond to employee inquiries, and help maintain a positive employee experience.
- Collaborate with store managers on HR projects, workforce planning, and store-level HR operations to support retail expansion.
- Prepare HR reports and analytics to inform management decisions and budget planning.
Qualification
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in HR, preferably in retail or service industries.
- Knowledge of Malaysian Labour Law and statutory requirements, including the Employment Act 1955.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with an HRIS is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to handle confidential information and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, customer-focused, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well in a collaborative team.