Job Title: HR Junior, Recruitment Industry: Food & Beverages Salary Range: RM4000-RM6000 Location: Puchong Our Mission: Join a fast-growing, award-winning player in Malaysia's Halal-certified food retail industry! With over 15 years of market presence, this dynamic organization has rapidly expanded its retail footprint across Malaysia through a structured and scalable franchise business model. Built on the belief that 'Anyone Can Do Business,' the company empowers aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide with full operational support, branding, and marketing strategies. They're on the lookout for a driven and people-focused Talent Acquisition Officer who's passionate about building high-performing teams and shaping talent strategies that truly make a difference. In this dynamic role, you won't just recruit, you'll dive deep into the heart of our business, working closely with operations to understand what makes top performers succeed. Your mission To design and implement customized talent selection criteria and hiring processes that align with each business unit's needs. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management, development, and payroll, you'll be involved in every stage of the employee journey. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in both strategy and execution, and who's excited to bridge the gap between HR and business operations to drive real impact. If you're eager to grow, collaborate, and be a key player in transforming how we attract and retain talent, we'd love to hear from you! Job Responsibilities : Talent Acquisition & Selection. Embark on a 3-month business unit rotation to gain firsthand knowledge of operational workflows, identify the traits of high performers, and tailor recruitment strategies for greater precision. Design and implement structured talent selection frameworks, including standardized criteria, interview methodologies, and evaluation tools, that align with the company's definition of top talent. Develop competency-based scorecards, interview guides, and assessments to ensure fairness, consistency, and job-person fit. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting, sourcing, and screening to interviewing, shortlisting, and offer negotiation. Partner closely with department heads and hiring managers to ensure hiring efforts align with evolving business needs and workforce strategies. Talent Lifecycle Management. Onboarding & Development: Ensure smooth onboarding experiences through structured orientation and integration plans. Collaborate with department heads and supervisors to identify skill gaps and future capability needs. Design, plan, and propose relevant training programs aligned with organizational goals. Utilization: Define, track, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in coordination with department heads. Provide tools or systems (e.g. performance dashboards) to support ongoing monitoring Retention: Organize engagement activities and develop retention strategies to support employees' long-term engagement as well as motivation boosting. Termination: Coordinate with HODs for performance-based terminations when necessary. Provide HR guidance to every level of staff to ensure compliance and communication clarity. Payroll Administration : Support timely and accurate payroll processing in line with statutory compliance. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, claims, and contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB). Maintain up-to-date payroll records and liaise with relevant departments or external parties for audits and compliance. Handle payroll-related queries and support employees with clarification on payslips and benefits. Qualifications & Experiences Needed : Bachelor's Degree or higher is preferred; Diploma holders may be considered based on relevant experience. Solid understanding of statutory requirements and payroll management practices Proficient in computer applications and HR systems (Infotech) Familiar with core HR practices, particularly in talent management Interest in sales management and cross-functional exposure Highly action-oriented, diligent, and able to perform under pressure Willing to learn from top performers, proactively seek feedback, and apply learnings in practice Open mindset with a strong willingness to participate in on-ground business activities