HR & Admin Executive

**Overview**:

- Based in Damansara Height KL, Wanderlust + Co is stocked internationally across 400+ retailers, primarily
- in the USA and Australia. As the Human Resource and Admin Executive for Wanderlust + Co, you will be
- reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD) and other department leads. You will be responsible for
- managing our company’s recruiting, development, retention and performance programs. Your
- responsibilities also include looking out for the team’s well-being, updating HR policies alongside the
- Finance & HR Manager, overseeing hiring and retention processes, as well as managing team building and
- development activations. To be successful in this role, you should have a strong recruiting background in
- Human Resource departments, thorough knowledge of labour legislation and a business partnering
- mindset.
- Ultimately, your key role is to recruit passionate and like-minded team members, so we can source, hire,
- develop and retain quality employees, and help them achieve work life balance.
- detail oriented, forward planning with the willingness to be responsible and accountable for your own
- performance. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, potential bonus and room for growth within
- the business.- Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- HR (60%)
- Effective at sourcing, screening, and interviewing for open roles, coordinating with the hiring manager, as well as the MD, to fill roles within the desired handover period or growth/project phase; if it’s a newly created role
- Onboarding and offboarding team members, alongside the Finance & HR manager
- Work on the general organisational chart with the MD, to best understand growth plans, limitations within departments, in order to hire the best fit for teams, within the HR Budget
- Measure employee retention and turnover rates, as well as suggest and implement improvement suggestions - if it’s specific to a role / department
- Assist with the planning of performance review procedures (e.g. relevant feedback as and when needed, plus quarterly/bi-annual/annual reviews and 360° evaluations)
- Monitor HR policies and ensure employees understand and comply with them, and problem solve if there are any grievances
- Work alongside the Finance & HR Manager on labour legislation issues, as well as review and maintain HR software (including leaves, claims etc)
- Assist across research, or general HR/ops admin or related topics
- Work with MD on training needs, to coordinate learning and development initiatives for team, including leadership/management development programs

General Admin (40%)
- Overseeing general office and team management, as well as day-to-day administrative tasks
- Maintain and coordinate IT hardware and software, with the assistance of the external technicians
- Oversee the general office space, to ensure everything is well in order, and the team is working in an optimal and safe environment
- Assists in recording and maintaining financial transactions
- To assist with ad hoc tasks

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- The following skills will ensure you excel in this role:

- Proven work experience as a recruiter, HR Executive or similar role - 2-3 years
- Familiarity with Human Resources Management Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
- Experience with full-cycle recruiting
- Good knowledge of labour legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves and insurance)
- Demonstrable leadership abilities and ability to pass that knowledge along to managers and executives within the team
- Solid communication skills
- BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field - preferable if overseas graduate
- Highly committed with a pro-active, ‘can-do’ attitude
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Keen eye for detail
- Organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Be a team player with an open, honest and straightforward style of communication

**Location**: