[Hybrid]Senior Associate-HR&Payroll

TMF Group; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary + discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits in cash allowance

Flexible working time

Life insurance and medical coverage

Free language courses

Annual leave and birthday leave

Job summary

TMF Group, a leading provider of administrative services in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an Associate for their HR & Payroll Services Team. The role involves managing payroll processes, client file maintenance, and statutory submissions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and preferably 1-2 years of HR or payroll experience. The company offers benefits including a 13th month salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in payroll outsourcing.
• Experience in handling client escalations.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain client files and work instructions.
• Perform end-to-end payroll functions.
• Prepare statutory submissions like tax returns and pension submissions.
• Ensure accurate invoicing for clients.
• Adhere to industry standards and guidelines.

Skills

HR/payroll experience

Proficient in English and Chinese

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, mathematics, accounting, or related

Job description

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration and legal entity management services essential to client success.

With more than 11,000 experts in 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we support clients worldwide.

Role

Associate – HR & Payroll Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain each client file including filing folders, work instructions, payroll calendar and trusted source.
• Perform end‑to‑end payroll of medium complexity: data input, monthly payroll calculations, final payment calculation, employee benefits administration (leave, claims, etc.), monitoring fund request and receipt against deadlines, and cash summary.
• Prepare and submit statutory submissions: Employer’s tax return and monthly pension submission.
• Adhere to ISAE 3402, OSPAR and ISO 27001 standards.
• Ensure clients are invoiced correctly and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, mathematics, accounting, business or related discipline.
• Minimum 1–2 years of HR/payroll experience in a payroll outsourcing firm.
• Experience handling client escalations and problem‑solving.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Detail‑oriented and numerically sensitive.
• Fresh graduates with intern experience in payroll or audit are considered.

Benefits

• 13th month salary + discretionary bonus.
• Flexible benefits in cash allowance.
• Flexible working time and hybrid working arrangement.
• Life insurance, medical and dental coverage.
• Continuous development through the TMF Business Academy.
• Free language courses.
• Annual leave, birthday leave, study and examination leave.

Learning Opportunities

You will work with experienced colleagues, handle diverse and complex client requests, and receive support for training.

Value‑driven Work Environment

Integrity and respect are expected; work with colleagues and clients worldwide on challenging work.

Teamwork

Collaboration is valued; we learn from mistakes and continually improve our processes.

Ambition

Help make the world simpler for doing business; all ideas are welcome in a growing company.

Career Path

Associate > Senior Associate > Executive > Senior Executive > Team Lead > Assistant Manager > Manager > Senior Manager > Associate Director > Director (Head of Department).