Graduate Talent (Payroll Specialist)

Intel Corporation; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Human Resources team. This role involves preparing payroll inputs, ensuring accurate payments, and maintaining employee data. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This innovative firm promotes a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between on-site and remote work. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, while making a significant impact on employee experience and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or Accounting.
• Experience in payroll accounting and SOX compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepares payroll inputs and ensures accurate payment of wages.
• Conducts regular audits of payroll records for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

1. Prepares and sends inputs to payroll vendors for compensation calculation.
2. Performs computations and other duties necessary to prepare payroll information for computer input, adjusts computer output, and processes exception items or those requiring special handling.
3. Creates and maintains employee master data along with other payroll data to produce and distribute payroll system reports.
4. Ensures accurate payment of wages and benefits.
5. Owns payroll support, resolves payroll issues, responds to employee inquiries, and documents new payroll processes or updates documentation as required.
6. Conducts regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy.
7. Prepares and maintains records and reports of payroll transactions.
8. Provides Finance with timely and accurate general ledger interfaces, journal entries, and month-end reports for correct earnings allocation.
9. Monitors, escalates, and addresses excursions consistent with defect-free standards.
10. Reports process improvement recommendations, efficiencies, gaps, or concerns related to payroll and time collection procedures.
11. Champions lean methodologies, business process management, and develops cost-effective solutions to improve performance and user experience.
12. Ensures compliance with internal payroll policies and external government requirements.
13. Collaborates with disciplines such as Finance, Legal, and Tax on payroll change management communications.

Qualifications

• Candidate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent business experience.
• Attention to detail with the ability to deliver quality output under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin, both written and verbal, to support global and regional stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Computer literacy, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to data accuracy.
• Versatility to cope with ambiguity and work odd hours when required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in payroll accounting, SOX compliance, and automation is advantageous.

Shift

Job Type: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations

None specified

Business Group

Intel's Human Resources group is responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining employees, supporting Intel's culture and values, and providing cost-effective HR services worldwide.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Work Model

This role is eligible for a hybrid work model, allowing employees to split time between on-site and off-site work. Details are subject to change.