Payroll Executive (Data Centre)
About the role
We are partnering with a regional digital infrastructure and data centre platform in a search for a Payroll Executive to support payroll operations across assigned APAC countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, sound claims administration and statutory compliance across the region. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end payroll processing across assigned APAC countries, covering data collection, validation, consolidation and submission to appointed payroll vendors.
Maintain the integrity of employee payroll records, capturing new hires, salary adjustments, variable payments, promotions, transfers and terminations.
Carry out monthly payroll reconciliation, variance checks and validation of payroll output ahead of each payroll release.
Support statutory payroll compliance, including submissions, reporting and payments to authorities such as Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), Employment Insurance System (EIS), Potongan Cukai Bulanan (PCB), Central Provident Fund (CPF) and other applicable statutory bodies.
Process employee expense claims and reimbursements, checking accuracy and completeness against company policy.
Administer employee benefits and leave data where these affect payroll calculation.
Handle payroll queries from employees, providing timely and professional resolution.
Liaise with HR, Finance and external payroll providers so that payroll deadlines and agreed service levels are met.
Support payroll audits and compliance reviews, preparing the supporting payroll documentation required.
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and payroll metrics for management review.
Contribute to payroll process improvement work, including documentation of payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system enhancement projects.
Safeguard the confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee and payroll information at all times.
Support wider APAC payroll activities and ad hoc assignments directed by the APAC Payroll Specialist.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Minimum 2-5 years of payroll administration experience, ideally covering Malaysia and/or multi-country payroll operations.
Sound working knowledge of payroll regulation, employment legislation, taxation and statutory requirements in Malaysia.
Background gained within a Multinational Corporation (MNC), Shared Services Centre (SSC) or outsourced payroll environment is preferred.
Exposure to regional payroll processes and APAC payroll operations is an advantage.
Hands-on experience with payroll systems, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or payroll vendors, with familiarity in SAP, Oracle, Workday, SuccessFactors or comparable platforms preferred.
Strong numerical aptitude, analytical skill and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-tempo environment.
High degree of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel in particular.
Additional Asian language proficiency is a plus for supporting stakeholders across APAC.
Interested candidates may email your resume to:
Natasha Ngiam, natasha@onesevenc.com
EA License No: 23S2032 / R26161763
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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