HR Specialist

PT HIWORK TEKNOLOGI INDONESIA; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational HR services firm is seeking an HR Specialist in Jakarta to manage payroll and benefits administration, ensure tax compliance, and contribute to knowledge on local labor regulations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HR experience, proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia, and business fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Excellent career growth opportunities within a professional organization are offered.

Benefits

Competitive gross salary package

Comprehensive statutory benefits

Permanent employment contract with probationary period

Excellent growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR, including payroll and benefits calculation.
• Native proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and business fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for internal and client employees.
• Maintain employee ledger and handle BPJS administration.
• Ensure accurate tax compliance and reporting related to employee income tax.
• Monitor and interpret updates on Indonesian labor laws and tax regulations.

Skills

Payroll and benefits management

Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia

Business fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (S1) or higher

Job description

[HiWork] is a leading multinational human resources services firm specializing in Employer of Record (EOR) and Payroll solutions. We empower businesses to grow globally by providing expert HR support, and we are dedicated to our mission: "Safeguard the Benefits of Every Job." We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated HR Specialist to join our dynamic team in Jakarta to support our internal and client-facing operations in Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Manage and execute the end-to-end monthly payroll process, including benefits, bonuses, and allowances for both internal and client employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Employee & BPJS Management: Maintain and update the employee ledger. Handle all aspects of BPJS Kesehatan (Health Insurance) and BPJS Ketenakerjaan (Social Security) administration, including new registrations, amendments, and terminations.
• Tax Compliance: Responsible for the accurate monthly calculation and reporting of employee income tax (PPh 21) in compliance with Indonesian tax regulations.
• Policy Research & Knowledge Contribution: Proactively monitor, research, and interpret the latest updates on Indonesian labor laws, tax regulations, and social security policies. Consolidate findings into the team's internal knowledge base.
• Recruitment Support (Future Growth): As the role evolves, provide support in developing and executing local, low-cost recruitment strategies and channels when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must-Haves:
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, which must include at least 6 consecutive months of hands‑on payroll and benefits calculation experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (S1) or higher.
  • Languages: Native proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and business fluency in Mandarin Chinese (HSK Level 4 or equivalent is required).
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with proven skills in using VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and complex nested functions for payroll processing.
• Preferred Qualifications (Plus Points):
  • Networking: Well-connected within the Jakarta HR community, with the ability to quickly gather information on policy changes and best practices.
  • A degree in Law, Human Resources, or Psychology.
  • Good reading and writing skills in English (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above).
  • In-depth knowledge of PPh 21 calculation, annual reporting, and Indonesian tax regulations.
  • Experience in managing employee benefit claims such as JKK (Work Accident Security) and JKM (Death Security).
  • Prior experience liaising directly with government agencies such as the Tax Office (KPP), BPJS, and the Ministry of Manpower.
  • Familiarity with local recruitment channels and a proven track record of successfully recruiting 3+ local employees.

What We Offer

• A competitive gross salary package.
• Comprehensive statutory benefits, including BPJS and THR.
• A permanent employment contract (PKWTT) with a 3-month probationary period.
• An excellent opportunity to grow within a professional and multinational organization.

To demonstrate your Mandarin proficiency (a must‑have requirement), please attach a resume in Mandarin Chinese along with your primary CV when applying.

We are looking for a driven HR professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Apply now!