About the Role:
We are seeking a structured, detail-oriented, and highly discreet Temporary HR & Admin staff to manage our internal human resources and administrative operations during an employee's maternity leave. This role serves as the central operational bridge between our HRAF operations team, department General Managers, and senior leadership. It requires a professional who can hit the ground running, manage sensitive personnel data with absolute integrity, and maintain streamlined administrative workflows across multiple subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Statutory Compliance: Manage monthly salary data preparation, verify leave/overpayment adjustments, and accurately process monthly TAP, SCP, and SPK contributions within strict regulatory deadlines.
Employee Lifecycle Logistics: Oversee workflows for onboarding, apprentice progress tracking, and offboarding clearances.
Governance & Record Auditing: Maintain and audit the company’s Master Directory Hub, tracking license renewals, lease agreements, and coordinating upcoming flexible performance milestone markers.
Administrative Management: Provide daily operational guidance to the administrative/accounts executive team and act as a reliable liaison for internal management queries.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of proven experience in Human Resources, payroll processing, or senior corporate administration within Brunei.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and digital document tools (PDF manipulation/conversion tools). Experience managing data dashboards, templates, or trackers is a distinct advantage.
- Discretion & Ethics: Absolute trustworthiness with documented experience handling highly private and confidential (P&C) information, including payroll financial details and personal employee files.
- Communication: Exceptional, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills for internal company-wide announcements and senior management reporting.
- Availability: Must be available for a mandatory 2-to-4-week paid physical handover and shadow period starting mid-August 2026 or as early as possible.
Benefits
- Competitive Contract Package: Attractive pro-rated monthly salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Handover: A structured, fully paid 2-to-4-week onboarding and shadowing window to ensure you are completely set up for success before taking ownership of the workflows.
- Career Progression Opportunity: While initially a 5-month contract to cover maternity leave, there is a strong potential for transition into a permanent role based on individual performance and company operational situations at the end of the term.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Gain valuable multi-subsidiary management experience within a well-established and growing group of companies.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in Human Resources, payroll processing, or senior corporate administration within Brunei
- Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience with PDF manipulation and digital document conversion tools
- Experience managing data dashboards, templates, or trackers
- Proven discretion handling highly confidential payroll financial details and personal employee files
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for company-wide announcements and senior reporting
- Availability for mandatory 2-4 week paid physical handover and shadow period starting mid-August 2026
- Knowledge and ability to process Brunei statutory payroll contributions (TAP, SCP, SPK) and meet regulatory deadlines
What We Do
Poni Group Sdn Bhd is the parent company for subsidiaries like Poni Divers, Poni Adventures, and Poni Marine, offering services in dive training, marine engineering, recreational watersports, and team-building.
