HR Payroll Operation Lead (Senior level)

Greatech Integration (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Dental

Sports

Parking

Vision

Pantry with free flow of beverages and

snacks

Job summary

Greatech Integration (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks an experienced HR Payroll Operation Lead (Senior level) to oversee full payroll cycles, ensure accuracy and statutory compliance, and manage benefits and C&B processes. The role requires close collaboration with outsourced agents and overseas HR teams.

The candidate will drive process improvements, maintain data confidentiality per PDPA, and guide the HR team in payroll, benefits, and operations. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience in payroll operations and full cycle processing.
• English, Malay & Mandarin for communication with overseas partners

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations from employee profile creation to payroll processing and compliance.
• Coordinate with outsourced agents to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll.
• Manage payroll for Malaysia plant employees and confidential group staff.
• Validate payroll submissions from overseas subsidiaries and liaise with payroll agents.
• Administer employee benefits schemes including insurance registrations and claims.
• Oversee C&B processes including salary adjustments, bonuses, and incentives.
• Oversee leave and time management systems in line with policies.
• Collaborate with HR system providers to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate orientation programs with HR colleagues for accurate data handling.
• Prepare payroll and headcount reports under ESG and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements for payroll and compensation efficiency.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Compliance

Data privacy

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelors in HR Management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

HR Payroll Operation Lead (Senior level)

• 1. Lead the payroll operations team, overseeing the full cycle from employee profile creation to payroll processing, ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• 2. Liaise with outsourced agents to ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and the Employment Act. Review invoices to confirm that charges are in accordance with the agreement.
• 3. Manage, process and validate payroll for Malaysia plant employees, including confidential group employees.
• 4. Validate payroll submissions from overseas subsidiaries’ local HR teams and liaise with payroll agents to provide payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance after processing.
• 5. Administer employee benefits schemes, including group insurance registration, claims, and inquiries, while validating benefits claim submissions for accuracy and eligibility.
• 6. Oversee and manage employee lifecycle C&B processes, ensuring accurate execution of confirmation, salary adjustments, bonus and incentive payouts in accordance with company policies.
• 7. Oversee employee leave and time management systems, ensuring compliance with HR policies and statutory requirements.
• 8. Liaise with HR system providers to support HR operations, including reviewing enhancement needs, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with company standards.
• 9. Collaborate with related HR personnel to coordinate orientation programs, ensuring smooth execution and accurate data management.
• 10. Prepare payroll and headcount reports as required under ESG frameworks, government regulations, and operational needs.
• 11. Identify opportunities to improve payroll and compensation processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with operational requirements.
• 12. Administer employee data protection policies and develop systems to maintain high confidentiality of employee data, including secure storage, restricted access, and compliance with PDPA requirements.
• 13. Conduct audits and risk assessments to strengthen data protection practices and train HR staff on confidentiality protocols.
• 14. Lead and guide HR team members in payroll, benefits, and HR operations, acting as a subject matter expert and providing training where necessary.
• 15. Perform other duties and assignments as instructed by superiors from time to time.
• 16. Comply with all requirements of ISO (inclusive of all standards approved by Management) and adhere to general safety practices, standard operating procedures, work instructions, policies, and guidelines provided by the company.

Requirements

• At least degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent experience in related field.
• Willing to work in fast growing company and adapt to changes quickly
• Language: English, Malay & Mandarin is required to communicate with overseas partners
• Able to start work immediately or 1 month will be added advantage
• Details-Oriented, positive attitude and aggressiveness

Company Overview

Greatech is designer, manufacturer and integrator of factory automation solutions for solar PV, consumer electronics, automotive & battery industries.

In response to growing markets and increasing competition, we offer automation solutions in various industries in order to meet customer productivity challenges, improve on return on investment and cost effectiveness.

Our design & engineering specialists are committed to develop the best possible automation solutions and use its competent capabilites to serve the sophisticated automation systems needs of multinational customers in this industry.

Besides that, we have in-house manufacturing facility complete with precision machine shop, sheet metal fabrication shop, engineering facility and system aseembly space. We are positioned and comitted to serve the global customers with innovative, cost effective solutions and support.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Vision
• Pantry with free flow of beverages and snacks