HR Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of our Kuala Lumpur office, our second-largest hub.

You’ll be central to how the office runs, taking the lead on HR, payroll, and general administration, and helping to shape processes and ways of working as the team expands.

Working closely with our London HQ HR team as part of our global structure, you’ll ensure that HR practices in Malaysia are aligned with global standards while remaining fully compliant with Malaysian employment law. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast-growing global organisation.

Who we are

Trade Nation is a global CFD and spread betting broker. We help traders make better decisions through clear market insights, transparent pricing and fairer approach to trading.

Since 2014, we’ve grown into a market-leading, low-cost broker with our headquarters in London and offices across Europe, South Africa, Asia-Pacific, and key offshore regions including the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Our platform is available in 14 languages, making it accessible to traders worldwide.

Built on transparency and trust, and driven by our people, our focus is simple: helping customers trade more effectively. We do that by keeping costs low, cutting unnecessary complexity and using technology to put traders first.

Your team

Our Kuala Lumpur office is a bright, modern space located at the heart of the city. The team here is expanding, making it our second-largest hub, and we’re excited to welcome like-minded individuals to join an exciting, collaborative environment filled with professionals who have a passion for innovation and driving change.

Our commitments to each other

We have each other’s backs

There when we need each other most

We challenge each other

Be more creative, more curious, more bold

We thrive together

Taking our work to the next level

We form strong bonds

Through team building and social events

We don’t judge

Instead, we teach and are open to learning

We step up

Taking ownership and supporting each other to do the same

Responsibilities

• Providing expert guidance on employee relations and performance management, helping our team in Malaysia thrive and succeed.
• Leading initiatives to enhance employee benefits and wellbeing, identifying opportunities to position our team as an employer of choice.
• Drive smooth onboarding, recruitment, and offboarding processes and ensure they are in-line with our HQ.
• Shape and update our HR policies and employee handbook, ensuring we meet Malaysian employment laws.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, leave tracking, and insurance documentation ensuring smooth operations for the whole team.
• Managing HRDF matters, training programs, and employee communications, keeping teams informed and engaged.
• Preparing and processing monthly payments from salaries to utilities, rent and supplier invoices, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
• Managing company invoicing, expense claims, and basic bookkeeping, while coordinating payroll with external providers to ensure timely submission of statutory payments, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN, and HRDF.
• Supporting finance and audit requirements by maintaining proper records and liaising with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.
• Managing the day-to-day office operations, including utilities, vendor coordination, building management, and the renewal of company licences, tenancy agreements, and other local filings.
• Ensuring office safety and maintenance standards are met, creating a secure and welcoming environment for all.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as either a HR Generalist, HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Organised, dependable, and able to work independently.