Payroll Specialist

Dentsu Aegis Network; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll manage payroll for Malaysia and Taiwan. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and promotes a culture of inclusivity and innovation. You'll ensure accurate payroll processing, handle employee lifecycle events, and support compliance with labor laws. With opportunities for career development and wellness initiatives, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a global network. If you are passionate about payroll and want to thrive in a supportive environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Volunteer leave

Wellness days off

Career Development opportunities

Access to global online university

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in HR Shared Services.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for Malaysia and Taiwan.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll-related queries.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Labor Laws

Tax Compliance

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

As the Payroll Specialist, you will assist in all aspects of the monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and Taiwan.

Core responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including monthly payroll execution, payment file submission, and handling employee benefits and tax code reviews.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee lifecycle events such as new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and temporary workers.

• Handle leaver processing and ensure all final deductions are accurately captured in the payroll system.

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and tax-related employee queries, managing tickets through the Ask HR platform.

A bit about you:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or any related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience, ideally within an HR Shared Services environment.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, and statutory compliance in APAC, particularly in Malaysia and Taiwan.

• Proficiency in Mandarin is necessary to support payroll processing and communication for Taiwan, a Mandarin-speaking market.

What’s in it for you :

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

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Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Brand:

Dentsu Apac

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent