Recruitment and HR Services in Johor Bahru

PeopleLAKE Johor Bahru is primarily a recruitment company. Beyond recruitment, we also provide:

• Employer of Record (EOR) / Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services: For companies looking to expand or operate in Malaysia (specifically within the JS-SEZ) without wanting to establish a full legal entity, we act as the legal employer where we handle all the complexities of local employment laws, payroll processing, statutory contributions (like EPF, SOCSO, EIS), tax compliance, and benefits administration.
• Payroll Outsourcing Services: We provide precise and timely payroll processing services, ensuring your employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Our payroll solutions include salary calculations, deductions, generation of payslips, and managing statutory contributions and tax filings following Malaysian regulations.
• HR Outsourcing Services: This service includes managing HR administration, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding, handling employee queries, and providing general HR advisory.

Engaging with a recruitment company in Johor Bahru offers significant advantages for businesses seeking to hire, streamlining the process and providing access to a diverse talent pool. Here are some key reasons why:

• Access to a Wider Talent Pool: Recruitment agencies have extensive databases of pre-screened, qualified candidates, including those actively and passively looking for jobs.
• Faster Hiring Process: Agencies can significantly shorten the time it takes to fill open positions by efficiently sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates.
• Reduced Administrative Burden: We handle various aspects of the recruitment process, such as advertising, initial screenings, and background checks, freeing up valuable time for businesses.
• Quality Candidates: Agencies are experts at assessing candidates’ suitability, often resulting in better matches and higher retention rates for placed individuals.

PeopleLake offers comprehensive HR solutions, from recruitment to payroll and more, tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). With a team of experienced HR professionals, advanced technology, and a commitment to client satisfaction, we deliver reliable and efficient HR services that drive business success. By choosing PeopleLake as your recruitment HR services partner, you can expect personalized service, expert guidance, and peace of mind knowing that your HR functions are in capable hands.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a strategic economic collaboration between Malaysia and Singapore, formally established on January 7, 2025.

This designated area in Johor, Malaysia, aims to foster economic collaboration and improve cross-border trade, investment, and business connectivity by combining Johor’s land and industrial capacity with Singapore’s financial, logistical, and investment strengths .

Key goals of the JS-SEZ include attracting investment, stimulating economic activity, and positioning the region as a leading business hub in Southeast Asia. It places a strong focus on high-impact sectors such as:

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Food
• Tourism
• Energy
• Financial services
• 教育
• Health
• Digital economy

The JS-SEZ also aims to facilitate the movement of goods and people between Johor and Singapore through improved customs processes and transport links.

The JS-SEZ includes existing developed areas like Iskandar Malaysia, leveraging on its infrastructure. Key ongoing and planned infrastructure include:

• Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link: A cross-border rail link connecting Johor Bahru to Woodlands, Singapore, with full operations targeted for the end of 2026.
• Gemas – Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track (EDT): Launch of ETS services begins April 2025, with full operations expected by August 2025, improving rail connectivity to and from Johor Bahru.
• Senai Utara to Yong Peng Utara highway expansion: Upgrading from 2 to 3 lanes southbound on PLUS highway, planned to be completed by January 2028. Phase 1 (Senai Utara–Sedenak) is currently underway, Phase 2 (Sedenak–Simpang Renggam) start in early 2025, and Phase 3 (to Yong Peng Utara) is currently in the planning.
• Potential for Light Rail Transit (LRT) or Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART): Plans are underway for a 50 km Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) or potential Light Rail Transit (LRT) network within Iskandar Malaysia, linking Bukit Chagar to areas like Iskandar Puteri, Skudai, Tebrau, to ensure last-mile connectivity within the JS-SEZ.
• New industrial parks, logistics hubs, and tech zones: Over 100 industrial parks under Iskandar Malaysia include i‑Park @ Indahpura, i‑Park @ Senai Airport City, Sedenak Tech Park, Tanjung Langsat, Nusajaya Tech Park.

If you’re looking for a job in the JS-SEZ, you can be on the lookout for vacancies posted on our 职位列表 page for any openings in the area. Alternatively, you can submit your CV through the page!