Requisition ID 63357
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
As a Payroll Specialist (maternity cover) within our Global Business Centre, you will be at the heart of our payroll operations, responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll processes. You will play a key role in gathering and validating employee data, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maintain a smooth payroll cycle.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working closely with the Payroll Senior Specialist for guidance, this role is focused on hands-on operational excellence and service delivery.
Your work will directly impact our employees experience ensuring they are paid correctly and on time, every time. More than just processing numbers, you'll contribute to building a high-performance, customer-focused culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're detail-driven, proactive, and ready to grow your expertise in a dynamic global environment, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
Work Location 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
Reporting To Payroll Team Lead- APMEA
Key responsibilities
- Process end-to-end payroll across several APMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with local laws and internal policies.
- Collate and verify payroll inputs such as onboarding/offboarding details, bonuses, overtime, and leave adjustments.
- Ensure all statutory contributions and deductions (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, CPF, GOSI, Zakat) are processed accurately and submitted on time.
- Generate and distribute monthly payroll reports to HR, Finance, and key stakeholders, supporting reconciliation and audit needs.
- Respond to employee payroll queries via ServiceNow and other channels, providing timely and accurate resolutions with cultural sensitivity.
- Support employees in accessing and navigating payroll self-service systems and assist with payslip distribution where needed.
- Maintain compliance with local tax, legal, and audit requirements by adhering to standardized procedures and supporting audits with proper documentation.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, validating payroll data, and responding to audit queries with accuracy and timeliness.
- Contribute to payroll process improvements, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency or automation.
- Participate in payroll system testing and data validation during system upgrades, vendor transitions, or integrations (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, ADP).
- Create and update regional payroll guides, FAQs, and orientation materials to support employee understanding.
- Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align payroll practices with broader business and compliance objectives, while delivering a seamless and employee-centric payroll experience.
- Collaborate closely with HR teams, finance partners, and external payroll vendors to ensure a smooth and compliant payroll process.
Qualifications and skills
- Preferably a Bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Preferably a Minimum of 1+ year of payroll experience, ideally within multinational or shared service environments.
- Basic understanding of payroll operations, statutory compliance, and reporting requirements in one or more countries within the APMEA (Malaysia) region.
- Exposure to multi-country payroll processing and working with payroll vendors or internal payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Familiarity with regional labor laws, tax regulations, and audit requirements relevant to payroll is preferred.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across time zones and diverse cultural environments with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, pivot tables, and data validation for payroll reporting.
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical and reporting skills to support payroll accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Awareness of data privacy regulations like GDPR, PDPA, or regional equivalents affecting payroll is beneficial.
- Comfortable using cloud-based HR/payroll platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, or similar systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with a customer service mindset and willingness to learn and improve continuously.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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