Come join the AGS family, on this chic and very well-known high-end retail brand in Kuala Lumpur!

The key focus for the Recruitment Partner is to lead the successful fulfillment of open vacancies with relevant hiring managers and to be the first point of contact for their hiring needs. You will work collaboratively with and provide direction to the Recruitment Coordinator.

In this role, you will assist in driving best practices across the recruitment lifecycle and strive to be an ambassador for the Allegis Global Solutions brand at every interaction.

Your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking recruitment activities with a focus on direct sourcing.
• Understanding the recruitment delivery process and carrying out activities accordingly to ensure that account KPIs are met.
• Communicating recruitment trends, market intelligence, and acting as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers.
• Identifying and escalating risk or compliance issues.
• Managing requisitions through accurate documentation of all recruitment-related data and information as per current recruitment legislation and agreed client process at all times.
• Providing recruitment guidance and advice to the Recruitment Sourcing Specialist and Recruitment Coordinator located in the Recruitment Delivery Center.
• Monitoring and analyzing recruitment activity of designated business areas for accurate volume forecasting. 
• Coaching candidates on how to prepare for selection stages.
• Providing professional advice and open and honest feedback to candidates in a timely manner and in accordance with recruitment best practices.
• Utilizing specialist market knowledge to assist with the development and ongoing management of pre-qualified talent pools in collaboration with the Recruitment Sourcing Specialist.

The HR & Payroll Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Local MU organization by strengthening leadership capability, driving a high-performance culture, and enhancing associate engagement.

This role is responsible for executing the local HR agenda, covering a wide range of people-related areas including daily HR operations, signature HR processes, payroll administration, data management, foreign worker management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, talent and performance management, local labour relations, and initiatives that support associate engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist Policy & Total Reward Manager for implementing Human Resource procedures.
• Take charge of final payroll clearance and tax clearance for expatriate and foreign workers.
• Responsible for monthly payroll competency and prepare all related salary reports to finance and stake holder.
• To support on day-to-day operation and be an advisor on expatriate management. 
• Assist on tax matters/liabilities and lodge relevant documentations with IRB and follow up closely for new expatriate and for expat staff leaving the country.
• To check and monitor Time Management System (TMS) record and liaise with Department Admin for any correction or discrepancy.
• Send the payroll data to the third-party payroll provider for payroll processing on timely manner.
• To prepare employee Confirmation letter, Appraisal evaluation form, quarterly group insurance invoices, Forklift incentive (twice a year), contract renewal letter and employees change request related document (Form & Letter).
• To create and update personal file for new join associates.
• To support on company events / festival gift, employee celebrations, and employee engagement.
• Engaged in SAP Success Factor system and responsible in HR Shared Services focus on employee central, onboarding/offboarding processes, and compensation.                
• To ensure the expenses of current year did not overspend as per AOP report estimation and ensure the AOP report are aligned with department manager’ requirement. 
• Responsible for statutory submission to IRB, EPF, SOCSO & HRDC board as well as Zurich Pension Plan. – Submission statutory + Zurich pension
• Enrolment and Termination of associate in AIA Portal
• Submit statutory related form to statutory board or via online portal (CP22, Form 2, Form 3)
• Address queries from associates, department admins, and stakeholders, and prepare ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the superior.

About Igloo

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo's innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic HRBP to support Malaysia team and regions. This role is a unique blend of regional talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR Operations. You will be the backbone of our regional people operations, ensuring that our systems run smoothly and our employees are supported across borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Recruitment: Drive end-to-end hiring strategies for Singapore, Malaysia, and India.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the trusted advisor for managers and employees in Malaysia, ensuring local labor law compliance.

• Payroll and compliance: Conduct meticulous final reviews of payroll processing for regional entities.
• Ensure statutory compliance and timely filings across all jurisdictions.
• Liaise with finance teams to ensure budget accuracy and reporting.

• Ensure data integrity across all platforms and generate regional people analytics/reports.

• Build a strong employer brand within Igloo markets.

• Act as the primary contact point for employee grievances, performance management, and labor law inquiries across the regions.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives that foster a positive company culture and high employee retention.

• Experience: 3+ years in an HR Generalist or HRBP role, preferably with regional exposure to Southeast Asia and India.
• Systems Proficiency: Proven experience managing HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., Hibob, Workable, or Greenhouse).
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of payroll cycles and statutory requirements in Malaysia and India.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
• Problem Solver: A "tech-forward" mindset with a knack for improving manual processes through system automation.

• Act as a business partner to provide best practice HRM and Admin support to the GM and Management Team.
• Provide full spectrum of HR and Admin services to managers and responsible for developing and implementing HR Tools, policies and procedures and HR Operations in close cooperation with Corporate and local partners.
• Responsible for full spectrum of HR and Admin functions within Nautec Malaysia: Staffing, performance management, talent management training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, policy design and implementation, employee communication, etc.;
• Support and partner the management in all critical personnel matters.  Provide insight, coaching and advice to management team in all aspects of HR issues;
• Support Management Team in implementing the personnel administration and improving administrative efficiency;
• Identification of training and development gaps and deploying processes and programme to close the gap;
• Strategic staffing planning and implementation.  This include projecting workforce needs in-line with business strategy and managing the talent pipeline to ensure all key positions have succession plan in place
• Manage the compensation and benefits (C&B) plan and structure and ensuring a smooth C&B process to satisfy the needs of business and individuals;
• Support managers in employee relations’ issues, policies and procedures, grievance and disciplinary hearings;
• Ensure policies, process and initiatives on employee safety, well-being and welfare are developed and implemented consistently;
• Manage industrial relations issues as needed;
• Ensure that HR & Admin policies and practices are always in-line with the legal and internal control requirements;
• In close cooperation with Regional HR, ensure timely deployment and execution of Group HR decisions, policies and procedures
• Undertake project work as necessary to improve HR services; and
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested.

About ThoughtFull:

ThoughtFull is on a mission to simplify mental health for your personal and professional growth - through every season of life, anytime, anywhere. 

ThoughtFull is a Temasek-backed mental health company that provides full mental healthcare services for corporates clients around the Asian region and beyond. We were the first in Asia to offer clinically validated text-based coaching and the first to partner with insurers, making care more accessible to individuals and businesses. Join us on our mission and be part of our rockstar team! 

Job Description of People Operations Associate: 

Thoughtfull is seeking an HR Operations Associate to support the expansion of our regional teams in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and growing environment. This role requires a meticulous and reliable individual who is eager to learn and contribute to supporting business growth and scalability. A positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and good communication skills are essential. At Thoughtfull, we value our employee relationships and strive to provide the best experience from onboarding to becoming a Thoughtfull alumni.

What you will do:  

• Be the first line of support for employees, acting as a point of contact for HR-related queries such as policies and benefits
• Support the end-to-end employment journey from pre-boarding to offboarding, including maintaining HR systems, organizing employee records, and assisting with HR reporting
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees, ensuring adherence to HR policies, procedures, and local labor regulations
• Support the KL site lead in fostering a positive and engaging work environment for the KL team
• Assist in the implementation and rollout of people programs and initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Ops, Finance, and other departments to support people-related processes and projects

• 2–5 years of experience in an HR or People Operations role, preferably in a fast-paced and growing environment; exposure to improving or supporting operational processes is a plus
• Language: Fluent in English and Chinese to support global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Proactive and reliable, with the ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks and improvements
• Adaptable to change, with respect for different work styles, and able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Prior experience in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment in the APAC region is a plus

Basic Salary Range: MYR4,000 - MYR6,400

Thoughtfull is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need, please inform us for accommodation.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter with strong semiconductor industry expertise, particularly within Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) environments. The role leads the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers, supported by high standards of data accuracy and process excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical recruiter with deep experience managing complex semiconductor requisitions and operating effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Technical Recruitment

• Lead the full recruitment cycle from requisition intake to offer acceptance.
• Develop tailored sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill semiconductor roles across design, manufacturing, test, packaging, and operations.

Sourcing & Screening

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels, semiconductor talent communities, niche platforms, referrals, and proactive market mapping.
• Build longlists and shortlists of qualified semiconductor professionals by applying role-specific technical filters across semiconductor HW & SW R&D IC design, fabrication, equipment engineering, process engineering, test development, and related fields.

Candidate & Stakeholder Management

• Provide high-quality CV presentations and candidate summaries to hiring managers.
• Advise hiring teams on market conditions, candidate availability, competitive intelligence, and recruitment timelines.
• Ensure consistent communication and outstanding experiences for candidates throughout the process.

Operation & System Excellence

• Manage all recruitment status updates in ATS, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including HRBPs, HR Operations, and Business Leaders for compliance and smooth Process flows.

Industry Expertise

• Demonstrate strong familiarity with semiconductor roles across the IDM value chain, including:
  • R&D, IC design, physical design, verification
  • Process integration, yield engineering
  • Manufacturing, packaging, testing
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global semiconductor talent markets, competitive landscapes, and emerging skill trends.

• End-to-end senior hiring across APAC:

Own full-cycle recruitment for senior and leadership roles across multiple APAC countries, including intake, sourcing strategy, longlisting, interviews, offer management, and onboarding handover.

• Stakeholder partnership:

Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to clarify requirements, build assessment plans, and provide market insights (talent availability, compensation ranges, competitor mapping) to drive timely decisions.

• Proactive sourcing & talent mapping:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill senior roles using direct search, referrals, networking, and targeted outreach; build pipelines for priority functions and geographies.

• Talent pool management:

Build and maintain a high-quality APAC talent pool for priority senior roles through ongoing engagement, pipeline nurturing, and periodic talent reviews; ensure readiness for future hiring needs.

• TA projects & continuous improvement:

Support regional TA initiatives such as process optimization, AI and digitalization, ATS/reporting enhancement, interview capability building, and employer branding activities; contribute to standardization and best-practice sharing across APAC.

• Process, compliance & reporting:

Ensure recruiting processes comply with local labor practices and internal policies across markets; maintain accurate ATS data and provide regular updates on pipeline, time-to-fill, and hiring risks.

Human Resources Management

• Review and update Talent & Culture policies and procedures and other human resources materials

• Monitor present and future trends in the local labor situation, social legislation and make recommendations to the management

• Monitor the administration of the Performance Appraisal Program and act in an advisory capacity to department heads in such process

• Ensure that all employees comply with the hotel policies and procedures as well as government regulations pertaining to employment practice

• Prepare and submit periodic Talent & Culture reports to management

• Prepare and issue correspondences relating to the Talent & Culture department

• Counsel hotel personnel as and when needed in areas such as career planning, training and development and employee relations

• Investigate and review all disciplinary actions to ensure the actions are complying with the labor law, hotel rules and regulations. Discuss with department heads an appropriate action and recommend the final results in consultation with the Director of Talent & Culture

• Oversee the organization and execution of employees’ social, athletic and recreational activities

• Maintain a good working relations with all departments and all professional external contacts

Recruitment

• Develop and implement recruitment procedures and strategies to attract the most qualified candidates for position vacancies in the hotel

• Analyze  the hotel manpower requirements

• Coordinate with the hiring managers on the recruitment of qualified personnel based on approval by the divisional head and General Manager, following established standards, policies and procedures

• Conduct recruitment and exit interviews

• Maintain good working relationships and partnerships with recruitment agencies / sources

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the team

• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism

• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

We’re not looking for a box-ticker. We want someone who’s genuinely curious about the people they’re hiring whether that’s a project engineer or a finance manager and who takes pride in finding the right fit, not just filling the seat. If you care about clean energy and want your work to mean something beyond the headcount, you’ll fit right in here.

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WHAT YOU’LL OWN

End-to-end recruitment across technical (engineering-focused) and corporate roles

Own the full hiring cycle from intake with the hiring manager, crafting the JD, sourcing and screening, coordinating interviews, to offer and onboarding handoff. Your portfolio will span engineering, finance, sales, and corporate functions.

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Proactive sourcing & pipeline building

Build diverse talent pipelines using LinkedIn, JobStreet, referrals, and direct outreach. Don’t wait for applicants — go find the right people before the role is even open.

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Partner closely with hiring managers

Translate vague role briefs into sharp hiring criteria. Push back when needed. You’re a strategic partner, not a CV forwarder.

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Candidate experience & employer branding

Every candidate interaction reflects on Solarvest. Timely comms, honest feedback, and a process that respects people’s time — non-negotiable. Contribute to how we show up as an employer in the clean energy space.

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Recruitment data & process improvement

Track metrics that matter — time-to-fill, source quality, offer acceptance rate. Flag what’s broken and propose fixes. We’re building a more scalable TA function and you’ll be part of that.

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Vendor & agency management

Manage relationships with external search firms for senior or specialist hires. Keep them accountable — quality over volume.

Must-haves

• Minimum 4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, covering both technical and non-technical roles
• Comfortable navigating a mixed requisition load — from corporate support functions to specialised industry roles
• Strong sourcing skills across LinkedIn, JobStreet, and direct outreach — not just posting and waiting
• Organised, self-driven, and accountable — you don’t need hand-holding to manage a requisition load
• Communicates clearly and directly — with candidates, hiring managers, and the team
• Familiarity with Malaysian employment practices and local hiring norms

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Bonus points

• Prior experience in or genuine interest in the renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Background in engineering, energy, or a technical field — helps you build credibility fast with hiring managers
• Experience working with or evaluating ATS/HRMS platforms
• Data-savvy — comfortable pulling reports, spotting trends, and translating numbers into actions

• Team Leadership. You may have people management responsibility within a geography.
• Developing and implementing HR strategy. You will implement both regional and global business strategies within your market(s). You’ll bring expertise on industry and market trends and situations to develop and implement HR initiatives in line with the market(s) operational needs.
• Retaining talent. You will implement defined retention strategies within your market(s), ensuring that retention agreements are executed in line with local requirements and providing feedback on local nuances that could impact the strategy. You will escalate local situations that require HRBP review or approval, (e.g. identify flight risks, compensation issues or local competitive or benefit nuances).
• Talent management and development. You will support the roll out of global and regional development initiatives and programs within your market(s), partnering with people managers and employees to provide on-the-ground leadership as appropriate.
• Employee relations, labor relations and performance management. You will develop and implement HR policies and procedures that reflect market conditions and company philosophy. You’ll ensure compliance with policies at the local level. You’ll oversee appropriate resolution of employee relations issues within your market, escalating as required based on complexity and seniority of associates involved. You will partner with locally relevant Works Councils and Unions. Lastly, you’ll assist with the execution of Performance Improvement plans at the local level (L4 and below).
• Culture, values and Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) You will maintain a positive organizational culture in the market(s) you support, aligned with the organization's values and mission, which includes promotion or DE&I. You’ll drive local implementation of global initiatives (eg. Workplace with Purpose, policy changes). You will coach and guide local managers and associates on processes such as performance management, total rewards, employee engagement, career conversations and conflict management. You will engage, build and retain talent within your geography by fostering a positive local culture and deploying locally relevant programs aligned to global strategy.
• Change management and communication. You will assist with the roll out of key change initiatives and communication campaigns. You’ll support your respective HR leader in building change management materials, gathering appropriate stakeholder feedback and executing against plans. You will demonstrate ongoing leadership to ensure transformation is fully implemented and results in lasting change. 
• Compliance. You will ensure that the organization is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations relating to HR, including labor laws, employment standards, local norms, and partner with security team on health and safety regulations. You’ll monitor and drive key HR processes for all employees in the market(s) (e.g. merit, goals and objectives, bonus, SIP, performance reviews, Code of Conduct implementation and any other relevant initiatives).

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Join our growing manufacturing team in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia! We're seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Executive, HR to ensure our operations meet stringent local and international standards for human resources.

The position function focuses on driving operational excellence in Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, foreign worker management, and shop floor hiring.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• L&OD Management:

  • Execute site annual training roadmap based on organizational needs and competency gap analysis. 

  • Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external training vendors, develop internal training capabilities for knowledge sharing. 

  • Track training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms. 

• C&B Management:

  • To analyze the compensation and benefits structure of the Company to ensure appropriate compensation across all departments and to participate in Employee Benefit Review exercise.

  • To review and manage salary structure, job analysis and evaluation, job grading, compensation and benefits surveys and compensation programs to align to Company’s reward and retention strategy.

  • To work closely with payroll providers to administer monthly salary administration and payroll processes accurately and timely.

• Foreign Worker Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contract for all matters related to expatriate and foreign national employees. 

  • Manage end-to-end work permit, visa, and residence permit applications and renewals in compliance with local immigration laws. 

  • Liaise with agencies and immigration offices to stay updated on policy changes affecting foreign employment. 

• Shop Floor Workers Hiring:

  • Partner with department heads to conduct workforce planning and create accurate job descriptions. 

  • Conduct interviews, coordinate assessment centers, and manage the offer negotiation and closing process.