Payroll Executive

About the role

We are looking for an HR Executive (Payroll) to support the company’s payroll operations, with a strong focus on monthly payroll processing, statutory compliance and payroll administration. The role will also support related HR matters and progressively take ownership of the full 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.

• Perform other HR-related duties as required.

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.