People & Culture (HR) Coordinator

JOB TITLE

People & Culture (HR) Coordinator

THE LOCATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (hybrid)

THE ORGANIZATION

Solutions. People. Energy. These three words define how we work together to create impact. Our members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE employees are proud to contribute to a community that’s making a difference globally!

From our beginning in the early 1900’s, SPE has grown to nearly 132,000 members in 146 countries. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with operations around the world. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The People & Culture Coordinator supports our Human Resources operations through recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, HR policies, employee relations, payroll support, and HRIS administration. This role ensures smooth HR processes and fosters a positive workplace culture in our Asia-Pacific office.

At SPE, you can expect to enjoy a good work/life balance with the ability to enjoy a flexible work schedule after completion of probation. With your qualifications, you may be on the path to an exciting new career serving the oil and gas industry professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for new hires
• Maintain HRIS records, generate reports, and support system upgrades (UKG Ready)
• Serve as OSH Coordinator, implementing workplace safety policies and procedures
• Assist with HR operations and administration, vendor coordination and work permits
• Coordinate and conduct training programs, including HR systems and health & safety
• Support payroll, salary adjustments, and employee recognition programs
• Provide advice on HR policies and ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• 3-5 years of HR experience
• Knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and HR best practices
• UKG Ready or another HRIS/HCM system experience is a plus
• Excellent English communication skills: Bahasa Malay is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office; organized, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
• Degree in HR, Social Science, Law, Psychology, or Business Management preferred or equivalent education and experience.

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility with the ability to easily work with many different people in different departments and functions, local and globally
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with little supervision
• Able to work in an office environment
• Approachable, engaging and people-focused personality
• Discretion and confidentiality