Role & seniority
- Shift Lead – Test (Shift lead; supervisory/people-management responsibility)
Location & work type
- Penang (Simpang Ampat / Bukit Minyak area), Malaysia
- On-site; shift-based role (implied by “Shift Lead”)
Stack/tools
- Not specified (role focuses on HR/attendance/payroll operations and employee relations)
Top 3 responsibilities
- Manage attendance, working hours, overtime, leave, and medical leave records; ensure compliance with company policies.
- Handle employee disciplinary matters, complaints, and grievances; advise on policy and expected conduct.
- Support month-end payroll and allowance processing including attendance/payroll-related reporting; ensure timely, accurate processing.
Must-have skills
- 2–3 years supervisory experience, preferably in HR, payroll, or employee relations.
- Strong knowledge of attendance management, disciplinary procedures, and payroll processing.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Ability to handle confidential employee attendance/medical/salary information; solution-oriented and flexible.
Nice-to-haves
- Diploma in HR/Business Admin or related; Bachelor’s in HR/relevant is an advantage.
- Familiarity with HR operations working closely with Production and HR in fast-paced environments.

Full Description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a

Shift Lead - Test

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You Will Do

Manage employee attendance, working hours, overtime, leave and medical leave (MC) records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Monitor and handle employee disciplinary matters, complaints and grievances, providing guidance on company policies and expected conduct. Support accurate and timely month-end payroll and allowance processing, including attendance and payroll-related reporting. Ensure compliance with company policies and labour requirements while maintaining confidentiality of employee, attendance, medical and salary information. Act as the first point of contact for employees on attendance, leave, disciplinary and payroll matters, working closely with Production and HR.

What You Bring

Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree in HR or a relevant field is an advantage. 2–3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in HR, payroll or employee relations. Strong experience in attendance management, disciplinary procedures and payroll processing. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with good proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Self-motivated, flexible and solution-oriented, with a strong teamwork mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Why join us? Break new ground with us

Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges Benefit from flexible working options Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing Work with international colleagues and grow as a team Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 1342, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 20

Taman Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak

14100 Simpang Ampat

Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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