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KUMARAJ RAJESWARAN

HR & Admin Manager
Petaling Jaya

Summary

HR and Administration Executive with experience in the successful setup and operations of the human resources and office administration functions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

HR & Admin Manager

BBMSL (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Report to the General Manager.


HR Management:

  • Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
  • Source for, setup and manage the Company HRMS system.
  • Administer employee benefits, including payroll, health insurance, and leave policies.
  • Manage employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.


Administrative Management:

  • Manage office operations, including supplies, facilities, and equipment.
  • Manage office equipment, software, and contracts.
  • Maintain record of all company assets
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Prepare reports on HR-related metrics.
  • Monitor employee morale and well-being.
  • Liaise with external parties, such as company secretary and legal counsel, where applicable.
  • Provide general administrative support.

Recruitment Consultant / Head of Research

Task Solution
01.2015 - 04.2023
  • Report to the General Manager
  • Consult with the HR Manager and Hiring Manager(s) of Client companies to determine their recruitment needs
  • Create job descriptions
  • Source for candidates actively through cold calling, industry referrals, social media and by posting jobs on online job portals
  • Screen potential candidates to evaluate if they meet position requirements
  • Interview potential candidates for various positions
  • Prepare candidate reports for submission to clients
  • Arrange for candidate interviews with clients
  • Negotiate salary and compensation packages with candidates on behalf of clients
  • Conduct reference checks on successful candidates prior to employment
  • Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
  • Successfully closed search assignments for clients in the Property & Construction, FMCG, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and Banking sectors in Malaysia and Myanmar

Research Manager

JC Search
05.2011 - 12.2014
  • Reported to the CEO
  • Managed a team of 4 Researchers
  • Consulted with the HR Manager and Hiring Manager(s) of Client companies to determine their recruitment needs
  • Assisted Managing Consultants and Consultants to plan and execute recruitment strategies
  • Developed and tracked goals for the recruitment and hiring process (Research Dept)
  • Collaborated with Consultants, HR Managers and Hiring Manager(s) of Client companies to create job descriptions
  • Screened and interviewed applicants to evaluate if they met the position requirements
  • Prepared candidate reports for submission to clients
  • Arranged for candidate interviews with clients
  • Arranged for online assessments for candidates where required
  • Conducted reference checks on successful candidates prior to employment
  • Developed a talent pipeline of potential candidates in advance of need
  • Established and developed industry contacts through networking at industry events, association memberships, and social media
  • Successfully closed search assignments for clients in the Property & Construction, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Banking & Finance sectors

Research Manager

Foster Partners Executive Search
07.2006 - 04.2011
  • Reported to the CEO
  • Managed a team of 4 Researchers
  • Assisted Managing Consultants and Consultants to develop and execute recruiting plans
  • Developed and tracked goals for the recruiting and hiring process (Research Dept)
  • Collaborated with Consultants to create job descriptions
  • Screened and interviewed applicants to evaluate if they met the position requirements
  • Prepared candidate reports for submission to clients
  • Arranged for candidate interviews with clients
  • Conducted reference checks on successful candidates prior to employment
  • Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
  • Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, social media
  • Successfully closed search assignments for clients in the Property & Construction, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Banking & Finance sectors

Senior Research Analyst

Signium International
06.2004 - 06.2006
  • Reported to the Senior Consultant
  • Consulted with the HR Manager and Hiring Manager(s) of Client companies in the manufacturing sector to determine their recruitment needs
  • Created job descriptions
  • Sourced for candidates actively through cold calling, industry referrals and by posting jobs on online job portals
  • Screened applicants to evaluate if they meet position requirements
  • Interviewed potential candidates for various positions
  • Prepared candidate reports for submission to clients
  • Arranged for candidate interviews with clients
  • Negotiated salary and compensation packages with candidates on behalf of clients
  • Conducted reference checks on successful candidates prior to employment
  • Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
  • Successfully closed positions for clients in the manufacturing sector

HR Executive

Teledirect Telecommerce Sdn Bhd
01.2002 - 05.2004
  • Reported to the HR Manager
  • Assisted with the preparation of HR related documents, including letters related to appointments, promotions, warnings, and terminations
  • Opened employee files for new staff and signed off on the employee file checklist
  • Conducted orientation for new employees
  • Oversaw the electronic time recording system, which tracks the movement of staff from one section of the office to another as well as entering and exiting the office
  • Keyed in staff details into the company's online HR system
  • Conducted exit interviews with staff prior to their departure from the Company
  • Consulted with Hiring Managers and the HR Manager on the Company's recruitment needs
  • Assisted to develop and execute recruitment plans
  • Tracked goals for the recruiting and hiring process
  • Created job descriptions
  • Posted jobs on online job portals and consulted with recruitment agencies
  • Screened applicants to evaluate if they met position requirements
  • Interviewed potential candidates for various positions
  • Conducted reference checks and criminal checks on successful candidates prior to employment
  • Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
  • Researched and recommended new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
  • Assisted with the implementation of a staff get staff reward program to encourage existing staff to refer their contacts, friends and family to join the Company

Management Executive

Northland Group of Companies
01.1998 - 12.2001
  • Reported to the Business Development Manager
  • Responsible for securing affiliation and reciprocal status for the Group's international Golf Club with various golf clubs in Malaysia
  • Assisted with the setup of the Group's first F&B establishment in Malaysia
  • Assisted with the sales & marketing of the Group's Automated Car Jack system to local and international customers
  • Assisted with the preparation of HR related documents, including letters related to appointments, promotions, warnings, and terminations

Education

Diploma - Human Resource Management

Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM

Bachelor's Degree - Economics

University of Nottingham

Skills

    HR Generalist

    Office Administration

    Sourcing

    LinkedIn Sourcing

    Screening

    Interviewing

    Recruiting

    Technical Recruiting

    Executive Search

    Recruitment strategy

Languages

  • English / Bahasa Malaysia
  • Spoken : Yes Written :Yes Reads :Yes
  • Timeline

    HR & Admin Manager

    BBMSL (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
    06.2023 - 05.2025

    Recruitment Consultant / Head of Research

    Task Solution
    01.2015 - 04.2023

    Research Manager

    JC Search
    05.2011 - 12.2014

    Research Manager

    Foster Partners Executive Search
    07.2006 - 04.2011

    Senior Research Analyst

    Signium International
    06.2004 - 06.2006

    HR Executive

    Teledirect Telecommerce Sdn Bhd
    01.2002 - 05.2004

    Management Executive

    Northland Group of Companies
    01.1998 - 12.2001

    Diploma - Human Resource Management

    Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM

    Bachelor's Degree - Economics

    University of Nottingham
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