HR Specialist

Posted:
1/28/2026, 3:11:18 PM

Location(s):
Penang, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
People & HR

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Maintain employee information that is accurate, meets the organization's legal obligations, and assists in human resource management and planning.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Process changes to the organization's human resource programs and policies in accordance with guidelines so that these programs are implemented accurately and fairly.
• Maintain employee records manually or in a human resources information system (HRIS) so that information is accurate and secure.
• Data managed may include personal information, job history, retirement and insurance documentation, leave accrual records, and details of illness, absences, transfers, and salary progression.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for management, to meet legal obligations, or for external agencies.
• Statistics analyzed may include employee demographics, skills inventory, absences, overtime, or employee turnover.
• Respond to enquiries from employees, managers and external agencies (such as government departments or insurers) about individual and organization-wide human resource information, without compromising the organization's standards of privacy and confidentiality.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Education Level    Major/Field of Study    or    Equivalent
Associates Degree (± 13 years)            

Experience/Background
Experience    Experience Details
Minimum 1 year    
 

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

HR Operations

     

DIVISION:

CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:

Malaysia > Penang : Plot 102, Lebuhraya Kampong Jawa Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone 11900

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical