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The role is responsible for managing front-office operations, coordinate communications and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient daily operation of the office.This position will be reporting to the Regional HRBP and will be based in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor.\nJob Responsibilities:\nResponding to inquiries via phone and email, and routing calls to the appropriate employee.\nHandle incoming post and messages, any fax messages.\nLocating and contacting employees if needed.\nReceives, welcomes, books, and refers visitors to the relevant individual or department.\nAccepts delivery of small parcels and advises addressee.\nMaintains reception area in a tidy condition.\nTakes and passes on messages. Determines when an issue is urgent and expedites a response.\nMay administer routine parking and taxi arrangements.\nMay issue and collect security badges for visitors.\nAs a key point of entry to the organization, acts with tact, discretion, and courtesy at all times.\nMay perform basic clerical tasks and/or undertake simple copy typing as time permits.\nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER\nJob Requirements:\nMinimum 2 years of experience in reception, customer service, front-office operations, or administrative support.\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications.\nGood communication skills in English, both written and spoken.\nPersonal Competencies:\nInitiative & Responsibility - acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.\nSystematic Approach - uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.\nAnalysis & Judgement - quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.\nEffective Communication - communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.\nExecution - adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.\nOrganizational Awareness- understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive compensation and benefits.\nContinuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.\nCareer development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.\nLeaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.\nA supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.\nA focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.\nPOSITION INFORMATION\nCompany:\nJotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.Contract Type:\nRegularTime Type:\nFull timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):\n01.11.2026WHO WE ARE\nSeeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.\nJotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. 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