International Payroll Specialist

Lightspeed Studios; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll cycles, ensure regulatory compliance, and support HR and finance on payroll matters. You will handle payroll-related tasks and maintain payroll SOPs with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years' payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Confidentiality and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, International Business, Actuarial Science, Finance, Tax or Accounting.
• 3-4 years’ work experience in Payroll would be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal).
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized.
• Have work ethics, able to maintain confidentiality of payroll tasks.
• Fast learner, independent, responsible, and good team player.

Responsibilities

• Monthly payrolls – ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle including tax, benefits, wages etc. are processed, reconciled, and transmitted accurately and timely.
• Ensure all payroll operations are compliant with statutory law & regulations and align with corporate HR-Payroll policies and strategies.
• Provide support to country HR and finance in terms of payroll-related matters, including third party payment, GL distribution, payroll funding process, external/internal audit, and statutory filings.
• Support in-house projects in terms of payroll matters.
• Handle employees’ Q&A in terms of payroll matters.
• Maintain updated payroll Statement of Work (SOW) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) timely.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Fluent Mandarin

Team player

Fast learner

Independent

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit The S3 HR and Management Line follows a \"User-Focused and Employee-Oriented\" philosophy and employs a three-pillar HR organization model. By offering \"productized services and marketized management\", the S3 HR and Management Line provides comprehensive support for developing Tencent's organization, talent, and culture, enabling employees to grow with the company.

What the Role Entails

• Monthly payrolls – ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle of including tax, benefits, wages etc. are processed, reconciled, and transmitted accurately and timely
• Ensure all payroll operations are compliance with statutory law & regulations and align with corporate HR-Payroll polices and strategies
• Provide support to country HR and finance in term of payroll related matters, including third party payment, GL distribution, payroll funding process, external/internal audit, and statutory filings
• Support in-house projects in term of payroll matters
• Handle employees’ Q&A in terms of payroll matters
• Maintain updated payroll Statement of Work (SOW) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) timely

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resource, International Business, Actuarial Science, Finance, Tax or Accounting
• 3-4 years’ work experience in Payroll would be added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal)
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized.
• Have work ethics, able to maintain confidentiality of payroll tasks
• Fast learner, independent, responsible, and good team player.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.