Najlaa Yusoff

HR professional with 3+ years leading end-to-end HR operations at Vantage Energy Group, spanning talent acquisition, payroll, statutory compliance, and employee relations, alongside 5+ years in administrative and operations roles. Proven track record managing full-cycle payroll and statutory reporting (EPF, SOCSO, Income Tax) for [70] employees, running recruitment for [5] hires/year, and leading ISO 9001/14001/45001-aligned HR processes as a certified internal auditor.

Certified Data Protection

Officer with working knowledge of the Employment Act 1955 (2022 Amendment). Known for building efficient documentation systems, resolving employee relations issues with discretion, and translating policy into practical, compliant process. Seeking a senior HR Generalist / HR Manager role where I can lead a team and own HR strategy end-to-end.

HR Generalist at Vantage Energy Group Sdn Bhd (2023-01 – Present)

• Own end-to-end HR operations for the organization, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, payroll, statutory compliance, and training coordination, acting as the primary HR point of contact for [70] employees.
• Lead policy implementation and process improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards; formally trained in internal auditing to support quality, environmental, and OH&S management systems.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment — job postings (LinkedIn, Indeed), candidate screening and background checks, interview scheduling, offer letter preparation — reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality; processed [5] hires in [year].
• Process monthly payroll for [70] employees with full accuracy in salary adjustments, new hires, terminations, and benefits; manage EPF, SOCSO, and Income Tax statutory reporting, year-end E-form filing, and EA form distribution with zero late-filing incidents.
• Administer employee benefits programs (medical insurance, retirement plans, annual renewals) and resolve employee relations concerns, contributing to a measurable improvement in employee satisfaction scores.
• Coordinate performance review cycles and training programs aligned to the training matrix, leveraging HRDC grants to fund [20] training initiatives per year.
• Process employment and dependent visa applications for expatriate staff, ensuring compliance with Sabah work permits and Malaysian employment visa requirements; issue offer letters, verification and increment letters, and contracts.
• Oversee general office operations including IT asset tracking, expense approvals, petty cash, and vendor coordination for offshore/travel logistics, including Special Work Permit (SWP) processing.

Admin Executive at Denave (M) Sdn Bhd (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Organized travel itineraries and logistics for staff, managing associated expenses and vendor negotiations.
• Conducted procurement and contract negotiations, maintained inventory levels, and collaborated directly with project clients.
• Processed high-volume invoices and managed office administration to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant at Nanomalaysia Berhad (2015-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed front-desk guest experience and served as primary telephone operator, handling incoming calls and inquiries.
• Managed incoming mail, office supplies, and general administrative support to maintain smooth office functionality.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Logistics Management – UNITAR International University (2025-11)

Pre-University Diploma in Executive Human Resources Management – University Malaya (2020-04)