Contract Compensation & Benefits Specialist | Bilingual HR Ops

China Telecom Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 61,380 - 83,700; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Asia Pacific is seeking an HR professional for a 3–6 month contract to support compensation and benefits operations across Malaysia. The role emphasizes payroll coordination, data analysis, and timely benefits administration.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of regional HR experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required for stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years HR experience, preferably with regional multi-country exposure in Singapore and/or Malaysia.
• Knowledge of local employment legislation and payroll is an advantage; C&B experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret data and provide insights.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with HRIS and payroll systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and customer-focused in delivering service.
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation and benefits administration, including payroll support, bonuses, reimbursements, and leaves.
• Analyze compensation data and provide insights on salary benchmarking and market trends.
• Support compensation and benefits surveys, reports, and related deliverables.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and vendors to ensure timely benefits delivery.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Focus on HR operations, data management, system support, and administrative coordination.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

China Telecom Asia Pacific is seeking an HR professional for a 3–6 month contract to support compensation and benefits operations across Malaysia. The role emphasizes payroll coordination, data analysis, and timely benefits administration.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of regional HR experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required for stakeholder communication.