Human Resources Generalist

Harneys Fiduciary LimitedGeorge Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Human Resources Manager @ Harneys Fiduciary | MSc in International HR Management

Harneys Fiduciary is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support and drive the full employee life‑cycle across our Cayman office. From talent acquisition and onboarding through to employee engagement and leaver processes, this role ensures a seamless experience for our people while fostering a positive and productive workplace. You’ll be hands‑on in managing HR operations, building strong partnerships with colleagues, and supporting initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.

About the Role

As part of our global fiduciary business, this is your opportunity to make a real impact by :

Leading end‑to‑end talent acquisition and onboarding to attract and retain our people
Acting as a trusted point of contact on employee relations matter
Managing HR systems, data integrity, and employee benefits administration
Supporting performance management, compensation cycles, and annual budgeting
Organising events and initiatives that build culture and connection

Be at the heart of shaping the employee experience and supporting the smooth running of our Cayman HR function.

Who you’ll be working with

The HR Generalist reports directly to the HR Manager based in our BVI office, while working closely with the Managing Director, Cayman, and the wider Cayman team. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to implement HR practices and policies that strengthen both organisational and individual capability. You will provide trusted advice, anticipate and address workforce challenges, and help embed initiatives that support Harneys’ culture and align with the Group HR Strategy.

Responsibilities

Manage the full talent acquisition life cycle, including drafting job descriptions, reviewing CVs, screening applicants, headhunting via LinkedIn Recruiter, and coordinating interviews

Oversee with assistance from the HR Officer, BVI onboarding from offer acceptance through to start date, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires

Act as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing confident and balanced support, and escalating to the HR Manager, BVI where necessary

Administer leaver processes, including exit interviews and completion of all required procedures

Build strong partnerships with Cayman office colleagues to foster positive employee relations, boost morale, and support a productive workplace culture

Coordinate and deliver office events and departmental functions as required

Manage work permit applications for employees and visitors to the Cayman office

Work alongside the HR Officer, BVI to Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (PeopleHR), ensuring all changes, joiners, leavers, and transfers are recorded promptly

Support the preparation of annual HR reports and related documentation

Oversee employee benefits portals and ensure smooth administration

Assist the HR Manager with performance management and compensation cycles

Contribute to the preparation of the annual office budget

Management of the office operations of the Cayman office including coordinating with vendors where required and ordering supplies

Provide any other functions and duties to facilitate the smooth running of the Human Resources Department and by extension the Cayman office

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associates Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related field

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR with a strong grasp of HR processes, best practices and Cayman law.

Confident in engaging with employees at all levels and managing employee relation matters with professionalism and discretion

Experience working effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and other database applications

Please contact if you have any questions.

Harneys Fiduciary is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources, Legal, and Administrative

Industries

Professional Services, Financial Services, and Legal Services

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