HR Payroll Specialist

INV New Material Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist to manage and optimize payroll systems. Candidates should possess over 5 years of payroll management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. Key responsibilities include developing payroll policies, managing payroll calculations, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This role is critical for the accurate processing of payroll and requires excellent leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll management experience with proven expertise in setting up payroll systems from scratch.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and plant operations.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop payroll management policies and procedures to meet legal and business requirements.
• Independently manage payroll calculations, tax deductions, and related reports.
• Conduct regular payroll data audits to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with local labor laws and regulations.
• Handle audits and government inquiries related to payroll.
• Manage attendance systems, including tracking and optimizing attendance records.
• Provide payroll analysis to management.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields

Job description

INV New Material Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a China-based company specializing in the manufacturing of lithium battery separators. We are the first lithium battery separator factory in the ASEAN region, situated at Penang Technology Park@Bertam.

We are seeking an experienced HR Payroll Specialist responsible for the comprehensive management and optimization of payroll systems, with experience in new company setups. Capable of building and implementing payroll management systems from scratch, including policy development, process optimization, and payroll system configuration, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop payroll management policies and standard operating procedures to meet legal and business requirements.

Independently manage payroll calculations, tax deductions, KWSP contributions, and preparation of related reports.

Conduct regular payroll data audits to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.

Ensure payroll operations comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and other statutory requirements.

Handle audits and government inquiries related to payroll.

Responsible for managing attendance systems, including tracking, monitoring, and optimizing attendance records.

Provide payroll analysis and insights to management to support decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields.

At least 5 years of payroll management experience, with proven expertise in setting up payroll systems from scratch.

Strong understanding of labor laws and plant operations.

Excellent leadership and project management skills.