HR Specialist

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** -------------------- **Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.** **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity --------------- As the **HR Specialist**, the HR Specialist is responsible for delivering efficient and compliant HR operations across the employee lifecycle while ensuring a positive employee experience. The role serves as a key point of contact for HR administration, employee support, benefits management, compliance, reporting, and employee engagement activities. What You’ll Do -------------- * Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle administration and employee records management. * Administer employee benefits programs, including group insurance and related benefit administration, ensuring accurate execution, compliance, and a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. * Manage Employment Pass and immigration matters for non-Malaysian employees, ensuring timely processing, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with external service providers and relevant stakeholders. * Manage learning and development administration and HRD Corp activities, including training grant applications, compliance requirements, stakeholder coordination, and reporting to support employee development initiatives. * Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and headcount insights to support business decision-making. * Lead, plan, and execute employee engagement programs, internal communications, and corporate initiatives to strengthen organizational culture and enhance employee experience. * Provide comprehensive HR operational support across HR processes, systems, employee documentation, vendor management, and business initiatives to ensure effective and compliant HR service delivery. * Support vendor management and administrative processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, and service coordination. * Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and audit requirements. Requirements ------------ * Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in HR Operations or an HR Generalist role. * Experience in employee lifecycle administration, employee benefits, HR operations, and compliance-related activities. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems. * Knowledge of SAP, including Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO) creation, and invoice processing, will be an added advantage. * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy. Location: --------- This position is based in **Imazium, Damansara Uptown**. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at https://www.abbott.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. **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 > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37 **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:** ------------------------- **WORK SHIFT:** --------------- Standard **TRAVEL:** ----------- No **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:** ------------------------- Not Applicable **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:** -------------------------------- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)