Human Resources Assistant

Job Description

The Human Resources Assistant supports daily HR operations at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records, attendance tracking, leave administration, payroll support, training arrangements, and responding to staff enquiries. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field, along with good communication, organization, confidentiality, and computer skills. Previous hotel or administrative experience is advantageous. The role requires professionalism, attention to detail, discretion, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospitality environment while providing helpful and timely service to employees and managers.

Company Info

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in the city centre, near Kuala Lumpur Sentral and major business, shopping, and cultural attractions. The hotel offers contemporary accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and guest services for business and leisure travellers. Le Méridien is known for its European-inspired identity, artistic design, culinary experiences, and emphasis on local culture. As part of Marriott International, the property operates within a global hospitality network that provides structured training, career mobility, employee benefits, and international development opportunities. Its Human Resources team supports recruitment, colleague engagement, workplace policies, learning, performance administration, and compliance with Malaysian employment requirements. Working there generally involves a multicultural environment, professional service standards, and close cooperation between departments such as front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, finance, and engineering.

Destination Guide

Malaysia is a diverse and affordable destination with opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, retail, technology, finance, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Kuala Lumpur offers the widest professional market, while Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak provide strong tourism and hospitality opportunities. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, food, and welcoming communities. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal or island environments, with generally accessible public transport, private healthcare, shopping, and dining. Foreign nationals normally require an employer-sponsored work permit, commonly an Employment Pass, and should secure an approved job before relocating. Employers usually guide applications, but requirements can include qualifications, passport documents, medical checks, and government approval. Research accommodation, transport, insurance, taxes, and local employment laws before arrival. Kuala Lumpur is not an island, but it provides convenient access to Malaysia’s many coastal and island destinations.