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Assistant HR Manager

Assistant HR Manager

BJAKPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
11 hours ago
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Overview

Be a Hands-On HR Leader in a Fast-Growth Environment. At BJAK , we operate with speed, ownership, and a clear mission : to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and impactful. As our Assistant HR Manager , you’ll support the HR leadership team in building scalable people processes, managing daily HR operations, and driving initiatives that strengthen employee experience, performance, and culture.

This role is ideal for someone ready to step up from an HR Generalist / Specialist role into leadership — combining operational excellence with strategic exposure in a high-growth, startup environment.

Why This Role Matters

The Assistant HR Manager plays a key role in ensuring smooth people operations while supporting the HR Manager and senior leaders in delivering strategic initiatives. You’ll balance hands-on execution with managerial oversight, helping BJAK build a high-performance workforce and a thriving culture.

What You’ll Do

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Oversee daily HR operations including onboarding, confirmation, leave, payroll coordination, and exit processes.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Maintain and improve HR systems, processes, and documentation.

Talent Acquisition & Development

  • Support recruitment activities including screening, interviews, and coordination with hiring managers.
  • Partner with HR leadership to design and implement training, upskilling, and career development programs.
  • Assist in succession planning and workforce planning initiatives.

    • Performance & Employee Relations

  • Guide managers through performance management cycles, probation evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
  • Support employee relations cases, escalating complex matters to HR leadership.
  • Champion employee engagement and well-being initiatives.

    • Culture & Engagement

  • Help design and execute engagement activities such as town halls, recognition programs, and surveys.
  • Act as a culture ambassador, ensuring BJAK’s values are embedded in all people processes.

    • Leadership & Support

  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior HR staff.
  • Act as a deputy to the HR Manager, representing HR in meetings when needed.
  • Support HR leadership with reports, analytics, and project implementation.

    • You’ll Thrive Here If You…

  • Are excited about hands-on HR execution with exposure to strategy.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.
  • Value accountability, openness, and speed over bureaucracy.
  • Are detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture.

    • What You Bring

  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally across HR operations, employee relations, and recruitment.
  • Solid knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices in Malaysia and / or regional markets.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence across teams.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior HR staff is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in HR systems and data reporting.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and eagerness to grow into a future HR leadership role.

    • What You’ll Get

  • Competitive compensation aligned with your experience.
  • Exposure to strategic HR leadership and decision-making.
  • A clear path to leadership within HR.
  • A flat, execution-focused culture where initiative is recognized.
  • Fast-paced learning and the chance to build HR processes at scale in one of Southeast Asia’s leading fintech startups.

    • About BJAK

    BJAK is Southeast Asia’s largest digital insurance platform, operating in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and Japan.

    We simplify complex financial services through technology and AI, making protection easier to access for millions of users.

    Our team is lean, driven, and focused on impact. We work hard, move fast, and hold high standards — because we believe what we’re building matters.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Human Resources
  • Software Development

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