Summary: Responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration for Malaysia and Singapore operations while supporting HR operational processes, employee lifecycle activities, and compensation & benefits initiatives. The role serves as a key partner to employees and HR stakeholders by delivering efficient payroll services, maintaining data integrity, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous process improvements and system enhancements.
This role is based in Shah Alam, Selangor, reporting to HR Business Partner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing: data validation, calculation, reporting, and statutory filings (EPF, SOCSO, PCB, etc.).
- Act as the primary contact for employees and HR partners on payroll matters, resolving queries promptly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate employee data and support lifecycle transactions (onboarding, transfers, exits).
- Support HR operations including benefits administration, insurance updates, and payroll/statutory support for non-local employees.
- Contribute to compensation & benefits initiatives such as salary benchmarking and insurance renewals.
- Drive process improvements and participate in payroll transformation or system implementation projects.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and internal governance standards, supporting audits when required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands‑on payroll experience, preferably in a manufacturing or regional/multi‑country environment.
- Proven experience managing Malaysia and Singapore payroll end‑to‑end, with solid understanding of taxation (local and non-local) and statutory requirements in both countries.
- Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Timesoft, WorkDay, or similar) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience in HRMS/HRIS implementation or system migration is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of salary‑related accounting and taxation principles.
What We Look For:
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
- Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
- Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.
- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
What We Offer:
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- Flexi Medical benefits (Outpatient, health screening, dental and optical) are offered.
