Human Resources Executive (Payroll)

NW ENERGY Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 4,800 - 6,600; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an HR Executive (Payroll) to support day-to-day HR operations with a key focus on payroll administration and statutory compliance. The role will support general HR matters across the employee lifecycle and progressively take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function as payroll is transitioned in-house.

Responsibilities include processing monthly payroll, maintaining payroll data, handling new joiners, salary adjustments, resignations and final payments, and submitting

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR/Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• 2-4 years of HR experience with hands-on payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian payroll and statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, HRD Corp).
• Familiarity with payroll systems or HRIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to meet payroll deadlines.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, responsible and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll, including payroll checking and reconciliation.
• Maintain payroll information including salary, allowances, deductions, overtime, claims and other adjustments.
• Handle payroll matters for new joiners, salary adjustments, resignations and final payments.
• Prepare statutory contributions and payroll-related submissions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, HRD Corp).
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and respond to payroll-related enquiries.
• Liaise with payroll vendors and relevant authorities as required.
• Progressively take ownership of full payroll cycle as payroll is brought in-house.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, employee movements and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records, leave and attendance information.
• Prepare employment letters and HR documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Independent worker

Team player

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR/Business Admin/Accounting

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

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.

We are looking for an HR Executive (Payroll) to support day-to-day HR operations, with a key focus on payroll administration and statutory compliance. The role will support general HR matters across the employee lifecycle and progressively take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function as payroll is transitioned in-house.

Key responsibilities

Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll, including payroll checking and reconciliation.

Maintain payroll information including salary, allowances, deductions, overtime, claims and other adjustments.

Handle payroll matters for new joiners, salary adjustments, resignations and final payments.

Prepare statutory contributions and payroll-related submissions, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp.

Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and respond to payroll-related enquiries.

Liaise with payroll vendors and relevant authorities when required.

Progressively take ownership of the full payroll cycle as payroll is brought in-house.

Support recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, employee movements and offboarding.

Maintain employee records, leave and attendance information.

Prepare employment letters and HR documentation.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

2–4 years of relevant HR experience, with hands-on payroll experience.

Good knowledge of Malaysian payroll and statutory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRD Corp.

Familiarity with payroll systems or HRIS.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Detail-oriented, organised and able to meet payroll deadlines.

Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Proactive, responsible and able to work independently and as part of a team.