Job Title: The HR Compliance Specialist
Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Work Mode: 4 Days Office schedule, 1-day WFH
Shift Time: General Shift - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Malysia Time
Role Summary
The HR Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to Malaysian employment legislation, company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards across the employee lifecycle. The role supports compliance governance, employee documentation, statutory requirements, internal audits, and risk mitigation to ensure a compliant and efficient HR operation.
Key Responsibilities
HR Compliance & Regulatory Management
Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
Monitor changes in labor legislation and assess operational impact.
Support implementation of compliance-related HR initiatives and policy updates.
Advise stakeholders on HR compliance requirements and best practices.
Audit & Risk Management
Conduct periodic audits of employee records and HR processes.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance evidence.
Identify compliance gaps, risks, and process control weaknesses.
Support internal and external compliance audits.
Employee Documentation & Record Management
Ensure employee files and HR records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Monitor document retention and record management requirements.
Validate mandatory employee documentation and statutory records.
Ensure compliance with data privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Background Verification & Employment Compliance
Oversee employee background verification processes.
Review verification outcomes and escalate exceptions.
Ensure compliance with pre-employment screening requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on compliance activities.
Policy Governance
Support development, review, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
Ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.
Track policy acknowledgements and compliance obligations.
Compliance Reporting
Prepare compliance dashboards, audit reports, and management updates.
Maintain compliance trackers and action logs.
Support statutory reporting and governance reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration
3 to 5 years of experience in HR Compliance, HR Operations, Employee Lifecycle Management, or Shared Services.
Strong knowledge of Malaysia Employment Act and labor regulations.
Experience supporting HR audits and compliance reviews.
Proficiency in HR systems such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or SAP.
Key Skills
HR Compliance & Governance
Employment Law Knowledge
Audit Management
Risk Assessment & Controls
Policy Management
Documentation & Record Keeping
Analytical & Reporting Skills
Stakeholder Management
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality & Integrity
Preferred Experience
Experience in a shared services or multinational environment.
Exposure to compliance audits, statutory requirements, and regulatory reporting.
Experience supporting regional HR compliance activities across APAC.
About Cognizant:
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Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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