Riyana Nelisa

Law and Commerce graduate with a strong academic background and practical experience across human resources administration, foreign workforce management, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and legal support. Demonstrates strong analytical ability, adaptability, and the capacity to manage complex documentation, regulatory requirements, and cross department coordination. Seeking to contribute professional expertise within a structured corporate or legal environment that values accountability, compliance, and continuous development.

Human Resources Executive at MIE Agro Farm Sdn Bhd (2024-04 – Present)

• Manage the full foreign worker quota application process with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), including manpower planning, preparation of justification papers, online submissions, monitoring, and follow-up until approval is obtained.
• Handle statutory matters with the Department of Labour (JTK) under the Employment Act 1955 (Act 446), including reporting, absconded cases, repatriation processes, and regulatory correspondence.
• Perform regular site visits to monitor foreign worker welfare, address grievances, manage workplace incidents, and ensure compliance with labour and safety requirements.
• Maintain workforce records and periodic reports to support operational planning and management review.
• Liaise with the Immigration Department on work permit renewals, cancellations, and new applications.
• Manage expatriate workforce administration through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) system, ensuring compliance with work permit conditions and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and maintain the Employee Handbook to standardize human resource policies, internal procedures, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Human Resources Executive at Simatex United Sdn Bhd (2021-03 – 2024-04)

• Managed the Recalibration Programme with the Immigration Department, handling documentation and compliance matters for approximately 100 foreign workers.
• Administered PLKS (Visit Pass – Temporary Employment), work permits, visas, levy payments, insurance coverage, and passport validity, ensuring timely renewals in line with Malaysian regulations.
• Managed FOMEMA medical examination processes, including scheduling, documentation, result tracking, and employment clearance.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date foreign worker records, covering personal data, employment contracts, permit status, medical reports, and statutory documentation.
• Prepared documentation and records for internal and external audits and inspections by the Immigration and Labour Departments.
• Managed recruitment activities including job advertisements, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and issuance of employment offers.
• Handled payroll processing and salary calculations for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory contributions and internal policies.

Legal Intern at Anita Paramjit & Associates (2019-07 – 2020-02)

• Prepared and drafted legal documents from initiation of legal proceedings through writ of summons and judgment stages.
• Managed submission of court documents via the e-filing system, including status tracking, payments, and processing timelines.
• Handled legal documentation for foreclosure matters involving land office titles, registry titles, and public auctions.
• Assisted senior paralegals with legal research and preparation of case documentation for upcoming trials.
• Supported matters involving debt recovery, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure actions, late delivery claims, and execution proceedings against judgment debtors.

Bachelor of Law & Commerce in Law and Commerce – Management & Science University (2016 – 2019)

Foundation in Law in Law – Brickfields Asia College (BAC) (2015 – 2016)

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – SMK Alam Damai (2013 – 2013)