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Mksinst

Senior HR Generalist (IR/ER)

Malaysia Penang Batu Kawan

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Role family
HR
Seniority
Senior
Country
MY
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
12 Sept 2026

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A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Senior HR Generalist, you will partner with all department to managing daily HR operations and executing key people processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The role serves as a primary point of contact for employees, ensuring effective HR service delivery, policy compliance and a positive employee experience. Additionally, the Senior HR Generalist maintains accurate HR data, contributes to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will report to the HR Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Manage employee conduct, industrial relations matters, workforce compliance, and employee engagement while ensuring adherence to Malaysian employment laws.

Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach.

Ensures compliance with HR policies and local labor laws.

Works closely with management in the implementation of corporate policies related to human resources, organizational and employee development at the business unit or division level.

Assists management in the development of solutions through organizational development and cultural and process-oriented perspectives.

Supports in executing HR strategies and daily operations.

Manages end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, documentation).

Assists in recruitment processes including coordination and candidate management.

Acts as first point of contact for employee queries and HR support.

Supports performance management and talent development activities.

Coordinates training and learning initiatives.

Assists in payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.

Maintains accurate HR records and HRIS data.

Prepares HR reports and supports HR analytics.

Participates in company-wide programs and initiatives.

Skills You Bring:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

5-10 years of related experience.

Well-versed in Malaysian employment laws and industrial relations practices.

Experience handling disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, misconduct investigations, and grievance management.

Unionized environment experience is an advantage.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

Adaptability and willingness to learn.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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