HR Executive (Compensation & Benefits) (Contract Role)

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

This position is a 3-6 month contract role.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee compensation and benefits administration, including support on payroll and bonus administration, incentive programmes, reimbursement verification, and leave coordination. Support day-to-day compensation and benefits operations while ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Perform compensation-related data analysis and provide insights to support interpretation of salary benchmarking and market trends. Contribute recommendations to support decision-making and enhance overall rewards and compensation strategies.
• Support on compensation and benefits surveys, reports, and related deliverables are completed accurately in accordance with professional standards.
• Liaise with benefits providers and external vendors to ensure employee benefits are administered accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintain complete and accurate employee records and documentation. Support compliance with employment legislation, employee benefits administration, and internal governance requirements to ensure adherence to relevant legal and company policies.
• This role will primarily focus on HR operations, including HR data management, system support, and administrative coordination.

Job Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with exposure to regional (multi-country) HR operations within Singapore and/or Malaysia markets.
• Employment & Regulatory Knowledge: Good understanding of local employment legislation, payroll administration, and employee benefits practices is an advantage. Prior experience in Compensation & Benefits (C&B) administration will be highly preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions.
• Systems & Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong data handling and reporting capabilities. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems will be an added advantage.
• Work Attributes: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to delivering a strong employee-centric service experience.
• Communication Skills: Strong bilingual communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the organisation.