Global Payroll Administrator (Penang, MY)

Penguin Computing, Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Solutions seeks a Global Payroll Administrator to support multi-country payrolls, maintain employee data, and ensure compliance across locations.

You will partner with external payroll vendors, perform audits and reconciliations, and generate payroll reports while protecting confidential information. The role requires 2–4 years of payroll experience and strong Excel skills, on-site in Penang.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of global or multi-country payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems; high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process multi-country payrolls on schedule.
• Input and review payroll data including changes and deductions.
• Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors and stay updated on local changes.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports and GL support.
• Resolve discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Document payroll procedures and controls for audits.
• Support payroll-related projects and system enhancements.
• Protect sensitive employee data and escalate risks appropriately.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll compliance

Data entry & reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

English communication

Tools

ADP Celergo

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) – The AI Factory Platform Company – we’re building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.

Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.

At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Global Payroll Administrator to join our Global Payroll team. In this role, you will support the accurate and timely processing of multi-country payrolls across multiple international locations, maintain employee payroll data, perform payroll validations and reconciliations, and help ensure compliance with country-specific requirements. You will partner closely with external payroll vendors and internal teams to support efficient, compliant, and employee-focused payroll delivery for employees around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process multi-country payrolls accurately and on schedule, ensuring payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs are complete and validated
• Collect, review, calculate, and input employee payroll data, including compensation changes, benefits, deductions, terminations, and other payroll-related transactions
• Assist with pre-payroll and post-payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance reviews to help identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll finalization
• Partner with external payroll vendors to coordinate payroll processing, resolve open items, and stay informed of local regulatory or statutory changes
• Review payroll transactions for compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, statutory requirements, internal controls, and company policies
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports, including earnings summaries, tax withholdings, funding files, general ledger support, and other payroll-related data
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely, professional, and confidential manner
• Maintain payroll procedures, process documentation, and control evidence to support compliance readiness, audits, and continuous improvement
• Support payroll-related projects, system enhancements, vendor transitions, and process improvement initiatives as needed
• Uphold the integrity of global payroll operations by following established controls, protecting sensitive employee data, and escalating risks or issues appropriately

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant payroll experience, preferably including global or multi-country payroll operations
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements
• Proficient computer skills, including payroll systems, data entry, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
• High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees and global partners
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative team player with sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll data
• Proficient in conversational English
• Experience working with ADP Celergo or similar global payroll platforms is preferred

Location

On Site, Penang

Travel

No