Addiction Pet Foods

HR Generalist

RemoteMalaysiaFull-time
About the Job
HR Business Partner / HR Generalist

Location: Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Chinese & English

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Business Partner / HR Generalist to support our employees and business operations in Malaysia and other regional markets as required.
This role combines HR business partnering and day-to-day HR operations, making it ideal for someone who can independently manage employee matters, recruitment, performance management, HR compliance and general HR administration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with managers on employee relations, learning & development, performance management, workforce planning and HR matters.
  • Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, employee changes and offboarding.
  • Support and coordinate recruitment and selection for assigned roles.
  • Handle employee relations matters, disciplinary cases, grievances and performance concerns.
  • Support performance reviews, improvement plans and employee development initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation and HRIS information.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance, leave and employee benefits with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure HR practices comply with Malaysia employment laws and company policies.
  • Prepare employment letters, HR reports, employee communications and other HR documentation.
  • Support HR projects, policy implementation and process improvements.
  • Work closely with regional managers and employees across different countries and cultures.
  • Communicate with Chinese-speaking employees and stakeholders when required.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
  • At least 3–5 years of HR Generalist / HR Business Partner experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience across employee relations, recruitment, performance management and HR operations.
  • Good working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and HR compliance.
  • Must be able to speak Chinese for communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple HR priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a regional and fast-paced environment.

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting employees across Malaysia, China, Taiwan or other Asia-Pacific markets.
  • Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing or multinational companies.
  • Familiarity with HRIS, payroll coordination and regional HR processes.

If you are a practical, people-focused HR professional who can balance business partnering with hands-on HR operations, we’d like to hear from you.