Executive, Human Resources

A&W Restaurants; Selangor; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Malaysia seeks a Payroll Executive responsible for overseeing all payroll functions, including salary processing, compliance with labor laws, and maintaining payroll accuracy. The ideal candidate will lead a team, possess a degree in a relevant field, and have at least 1 year of experience in payroll management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team and ensure payroll operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a team leader in payroll processing.
• Familiar with Employment Act 1955 and Malaysian Statutory Acts.
• Strong multi-tasking ability and adaptability to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full payroll function including salary processing and adjustments.
• Lead payroll team to ensure operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Data accuracy

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Rymnet system

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for full spectrum of payroll function including processing of salaries, pay adjustment, statutory contributions, annual tax filing as well as regular headcount & reporting related to payroll.

The ideal candidate is independent, meticulous, highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize completing requests from different stakeholders and will be responsible to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Lead payroll team members to ensure efficient operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities including salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate time frames and comply with relevant legislation.

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of and analyze government regulations, payroll program trends, and prevailing best practices.

Complies with the regulatory standards and the company’s internal policies and procedures for payroll.

Identifies current or potential problems with reports, analyzes the impact to financial data, and proposes solutions.

Produces Month-End Payroll Reports and Payroll Reconciliations.

Conduct payroll-related training for the Operations Team.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
• At least 1 year(s) of working experience as a team leader in payroll and compensation and benefits function
• Familiar with Employment Act 1955 and Malaysian Statutory Acts
• Preferable experience in shared services or knowledge in Rymnet system
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel — especially Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, and data validation.
• High integrity, able to handle confidential information
• Strong multi-tasking ability; flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Good in organizing, planning, analytical and presentation skill