Assistant Manager/Senior Executive, Human Resources

About the role

We are looking for a technically proficient and analytical Senior Payroll Specialist to lead payroll operations for our Group of Companies. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, driving process efficiency within our Shared Services framework, and providing the corporate office with high-level manpower cost analytics and statutory reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll for multiple legal entities within the Group, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll for multiple legal entities using Orisoft HCMS v10, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB)
• Operate within a Shared Services model to standardise payroll workflows and maintain high service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual manpower cost reports, statutory filings, and headcount reconciliations for Group Finance
• Perform deep-dive variance analysis, budgeting forecasts, and trend reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure all payroll activities align with local tax laws and labour regulations. Act as the primary lead for internal and external payroll audits
• Assist in the enhancement of payroll systems and the integration of new entities into the Group's payroll framework

About you

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in payroll administration, specifically within a Shared Services (SSC) environment
• Proven experience in payroll analysis (e.g., cost-centre allocation, variance reporting, and financial modelling)
• Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI/Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with enterprise-grade HRIS/Payroll software
• Prior experience working within a Public Listed Company (PLC) and familiarity with listing requirements and rigorous disclosure standards
• A meticulous professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
• An analytical thinker who looks beyond the numbers to identify patterns and risks
• A strong communicator capable of presenting complex data to corporate stakeholders