Payroll Specialist

Wasco; Batam; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasco Berhad seeks a seasoned Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration in Batam. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance across salary, overtime, deductions, and statutory contributions, while maintaining data in HRIS and supporting expatriate payroll matters.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in payroll, a strong understanding of Indonesian labor law and tax calculations, and relevant HR/payroll certifications.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Generate monthly payroll: salary, overtime, allowances, deductions, and final payments.
• Validate inputs: attendance, overtime, leave, data changes.
• Submit BPJS Kesehatan & Ketenagakerjaan contributions.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports; resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll disbursement and documentation.
• Manage employee benefits administration; insurance and entitlements.
• Handle insurance claims (GPA & GTL) timely.
• Maintain HRIS employee data for payroll.
• Support expatriate payroll matters incl JHT processing.
• Ensure labor, tax, and policy compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management/external requirements.
• Identify improvements in payroll processes and controls.
• Support payroll audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing.
• Generate and review monthly payroll and statutory contributions.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS.
• Coordinate payroll disbursement with Finance.
• Support audit requirements for payroll and benefits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Management

Tools

HRIS/Payroll software

Job description

Company Description

Wasco Berhad, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Malaysia, is a leading integrated infrastructure group with operations spanning 17 countries worldwide. The company has two key divisions: the Energy Services Division, which focuses on advanced pipe coating, corrosion protection, and engineering solutions, and the Bioenergy Services Division, specializing in biomass energy generation for industries like plantations and petrochemicals. Committed to sustainability, Wasco aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2026, spearheaded by its 'Wasco Forest' initiative for carbon offset through tree planting. Dedicated to driving energy transitions, Wasco collaborates with industry stakeholders to enhance green value chains and foster a sustainable future for the energy sector.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulations;
• Generate monthly payroll, including salary, overtime, allowances, deductions, and final payments;
• Review and validate payroll inputs such as attendance, overtime, leave, and employee data changes;
• Ensure accurate calculation and submission of statutory contributions (BPJS Kesehatan & Ketenagakerjaan);
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, ensuring all discrepancies are identified and resolved;
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll disbursement and ensure proper documentation;
• Manage employee benefits administration, including insurance and other entitlements;
• Handle and monitor insurance claims (GPA & GTL) in a timely manner;
• Oversee and ensure accurate employee data maintenance in HRIS for payroll processing;
• Ensure proper handling of employee movements (new hire, resignation, salary changes) in payroll system;
• Review and validate overtime submissions from projects and operations;
• Support expatriate payroll-related matters, including BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JHT) processing;
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, taxation, and company policies related to payroll and benefits;
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and external requirements;
• Identify and implement improvements in payroll processes and controls;
• Support audit requirements related to payroll and employee benefits.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Management, or a related field.
• Min. 5+ years of proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration (experience in project-based, EPC, manufacturing, or heavy industries with shift/overtime structures is a strong advantage).
• Solid understanding of Indonesian Labor Law, PPh 21 tax calculations, and statutory compliance
• Brevet A & B tax certification or relevant HR/Payroll certifications.
• Experience supporting internal and external financial/HR audits.