Provide employee support through phone, email, and chat, resolving moderately complex inquiries about payroll, time away, leave, benefits, HR policies, and HR systems. Use Workday HCM and ServiceNow to manage cases accurately and confidentially while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires strong English and Mandarin communication skills and careful handling of sensitive employee issues.
Overview
Qualifications
Responsibilities
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated People Support Specialist to join our team based in Penang, Malaysia. As the first point of contact for employees, you will provide high-quality support, guiding them through company policies, benefits, payroll, and HR systems.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
At least 3 years of experience in employee support with a strong grasp of HR policies, benefits, payroll, and HRIS.
Proficiency in Workday HCM or other HRIS platforms is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin (or other required languages) at a C1 or higher level.
Fluency in other languages highly preferred (Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, German etc)
Responsibilities
(May perform other duties as requested that may not be specifically addressed in this document)
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees, providing support via phone, email, or chat.
- Address and resolve inquiries related to pay, time away, leave, and benefits with accuracy andconfidentiality.Leverage your expertise in Workday HCM and ServiceNow case management tools to manageemployee support cases effectively.Utilize critical thinking to analyze and resolve moderately complex and sensitive issues.Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures while assisting employees.
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