Associate, HR & Payroll

TMF Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking an Associate, HR & Payroll to join our client payroll team. You will handle payroll processing with accuracy, generate reports, and support multiple client accounts while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least two years’ payroll experience, English at B2 or higher, and payroll certifications are a plus. This is a permanent on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, HR, business or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in payroll processing, preferably in a shared services or BPO environment.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher; additional languages are a plus.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Independence

Data privacy

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Visma

Softland

Sage

Job description

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Types

Permanent

Categories

Client Payroll

• Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and local legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and experience with payrollsystems (e.g., SAP, Visma, Softland, Sage).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll data and generating reports.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines and managemultiple client accounts.
• Effective communication skills for handling client queries and collaborating with internalteams.
• Customer service orientation and ability to build trust with clients through reliable andresponsive support.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and suggest processimprovements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to standard proceduresand controls.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection in handling sensitive payroll information.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Accounting, HR, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a shared services or BPO environment.
• Languages: English proficiency at B2 level or higher required; additional languages are an advantage.
• Certifications: Payroll-related certifications (e.g., FPC, national payroll qualifications) are advantageous.
• Other: Demonstrated ability to manage routine client portfolios, apply payroll knowledge in practice, and contribute to team development and process improvement.

Associate, HR & Payroll

Closing 28-Oct-2026