Human Resources Executive (Payroll)

About the role

We are looking for an HR Executive (Payroll) to support day-to-day HR operations, with a key focus on payroll administration and statutory compliance. The role will support general HR matters across the employee lifecycle and progressively take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function as payroll is transitioned in-house.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll, including payroll checking and reconciliation.
• Maintain payroll information including salary, allowances, deductions, overtime, claims and other adjustments.
• Handle payroll matters for new joiners, salary adjustments, resignations and final payments.
• Prepare statutory contributions and payroll-related submissions, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and respond to payroll-related enquiries.
• Liaise with payroll vendors and relevant authorities when required.
• Progressively take ownership of the full payroll cycle as payroll is brought in-house.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, employee movements and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records, leave and attendance information.
• Prepare employment letters and HR documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, with hands-on payroll experience.

• Good knowledge of Malaysian payroll and statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp.

• Familiarity with payroll systems or HRIS.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Detail-oriented, organised and able to meet payroll deadlines.

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proactive, responsible and able to work independently and as part of a team.