HR Executive - Payroll and Compensation

NUH TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NUH Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an HR Executive - Payroll & Compensation to manage the full payroll cycle, compensation and employee benefits in line with company policy and statutory requirements.

You will operate the Panda Payroll System, administer salary components, review attendance and earnings, and provide timely payslips and queries resolution. The role emphasises accuracy, competitive benefits design and support for talent attraction and retention in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum 2 years in payroll, compensation or benefits
• Knowledge of Malaysia statutory requirements (KWSP, PERKESO, SIP, PCB/MTD)
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and data confidentiality
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently and with other departments

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll for all employees ensuring salaries, allowances, deductions, claims and other payroll components are processed accurately and according to set schedules
• Update Panda Payroll System and maintain accurate salary components
• Review attendance records, leave, lateness, overtime, claims, commissions, allowances, deductions and other information affecting salary calculations
• Process changes related to employee salary and compensation including new employees, position confirmation, salary increases, promotions, position transfers, allowance changes, salary adjustments and terminations
• Manage calculation and processing of statutory contributions and deductions including KWSP, PERKESO, SIP, PCB/MTD
• Conduct monthly payroll reviews and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of salaries and compensation components
• Maintain records related to salaries and compensation components confidentially, and provide payroll reports for Management use
• Serve as a primary reference point for employees on salaries, payslips, and benefits, resolving issues appropriately
• Conduct periodic reviews of employee benefits offered by the Company and assess improvements
• Assist Management in evaluating and improving the Company's Compensation & Benefits structure

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Panda Payroll System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Executive - Payroll & Compensation is responsible for managing and coordinating the entire payroll, compensation and employee benefits process to ensure employee reward management is implemented accurately, systematically, competitively and in line with Company policy and relevant statutory requirements. This position manages the payroll process through Panda Payroll System, salary and allowance administration, statutory contributions, compensation records and periodic reviews of employee benefits. This role also identifies opportunities for improvement in compensation and benefits structures to support employee welfare, attractiveness and retention.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the entire monthly payroll process for all employees ensuring salaries, allowances, deductions, claims and other payroll components are processed accurately and according to set schedules
• Manage and update employee information and payroll components through Panda Payroll System, ensuring data such as basic salary, allowances, deductions, overtime, commissions, incentives, unpaid leave and related information are always accurate and current
• Review attendance records, leave, lateness, overtime, claims, commissions, allowances, deductions and other information affecting salary calculations and liaise with relevant departments for verification or correction of incomplete or inaccurate information
• Process changes related to employee salary and compensation including new employees, position confirmation, salary increases, promotions, position transfers, allowance changes, salary adjustments and service terminations
• Manage calculation and processing of statutory contributions and deductions including KWSP, PERKESO, SIP, PCB/MTD and other related requirements, ensuring statutory submissions and payments are made accurately and within set timeframes
• Conduct monthly payroll reviews and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of salaries, allowances, deductions, contributions and other compensation components
• Maintain records related to salaries, allowances, incentives, commissions and employee compensation components systematically and confidentially, and provide payroll and compensation reports for Management use
• Serve as a primary reference point for employees regarding queries on salaries, payslips, allowances, deductions, contributions, claims and employee benefits, investigating and resolving payroll or compensation issues appropriately
• Conduct periodic reviews of employee benefits offered by the Company, identifying existing benefits, benefit usage and employee needs, and assess whether benefit components can be added, improved, restructured or adjusted based on employee needs and Company capability
• Assist Management in evaluating and improving the Company's Compensation & Benefits structure, making comparisons and studies related to market practices, salary structures, allowances and employee benefits to help the Company remain competitive in attracting and retaining employees

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll, compensation & benefits or related HR functions
• Good knowledge of payroll and statutory requirements in Malaysia including KWSP, PERKESO, SIP and PCB/MTD
• Understanding of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) concepts and employee benefits administrationProficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail in handling salary data and employee information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of salary, compensation and personal employee data
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments