HR Specialist (Payroll)

Kelly Services; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is looking for an HR Specialist (Payroll) to provide key operational and administrative support for HR Services across APAC entities. This hybrid role offers exposure to international payroll processing and compliance in a dynamic, regional setting.

You will join a regional HR team supporting a global organization, handling payroll operations for multiple countries while ensuring accurate personnel records and engagement activities. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role (HR Shared Services background is a bonus).
• Strong experience handling payroll/HR operations for multiple countries or regions.
• Knowledge of local labor regulations and statutory requirements.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Customer-focused, result-driven, and skilled in effective communication.
• Motivated by engagement, collaboration, and process optimization.
• Be part of a regional HR team supporting a global organization.
• Positive work environment where diversity and contributions are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage centralized payroll processing for multiple APAC entities.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, trainings, and engagement events.
• Ensure compliant document management for personnel files.
• Assist internal/external audits and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with regional HR services, payroll vendors, and agencies.
• Contribute to process improvements and HR operations best practices.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll operations

Multi-country payroll

Labor regulations

English fluency

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join our team as an HR Specialist (Payroll), providing key operational and administrative support for HR Services across multiple APAC entities. This hybrid-based role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with exposure to international payroll processing and compliance.

Key responsibilities

Manage centralized payroll processing for multiple entities in the APAC region

Ensure accurate and compliant document management for employee personnel files

Support HR activities including onboarding, offboarding, trainings, and engagement events

Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring statutory compliance

Liaise with regional HR services, business partners, payroll vendors, and statutory agencies

Contribute to process improvements and uphold best practices in HR operations

About you

3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role (HR Shared Services background is a bonus)

Strong experience handling payroll/HR operations for multiple countries or regions

Knowledge of local labor regulations and statutory requirements

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Customer-focused, result-driven, and skilled in effective communication

Motivated by engagement, collaboration, and process optimization

Be part of a regional HR team supporting a global organization

Positive work environment where diversity and contributions are valued