Manager / Assistant Manager, HR & Administration – Compensation & Benefits

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad (ICBC Malaysia) seeks Manager/Assistant Manager, HR & Administration – Compensation & Benefits to support payroll, benefits administration and statutory reporting. You will ensure accurate payroll data, assist with annual appraisals, and provide salary benchmarking insights while liaising with internal departments and external agencies.

The role requires 3–5 years in HR, with focus on C&B or payroll, knowledge of Malaysian labour laws,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM/BA/Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years HR experience, with at least 2 years in compensation & benefits or payroll.
• Familiar with Malaysian labour laws and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, Income Tax).
• Experience handling work permits/expatriate documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing compensation and benefits (C&B) functions including payroll administration, staff benefits, tax reporting, and statutory contributions.
• Verify monthly payroll data for timely remittance of statutory contributions (Income Tax, EPF, SOCSO, EIS).
• Assist in organizing annual and special performance appraisal exercises and compile related data.
• Participate in salary benchmarking to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Gather and analyze C&B data from banking industry for management review.
• Administer staff group insurance, including policy renewals and premium adjustments.
• Maintain and update HRIS and generate HR reports regularly.
• Handle employee inquiries related to salary, bonuses, allowances, and welfare.
• Assist in compiling HR statistical data and regulatory reports.
• Assist in immigration matters for expatriates including visa/work permit renewals.

Skills

Payroll management

Bilingual English & Mandarin

Communication

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management/Business Administration/Accounting

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Manager / Assistant Manager, HR & Administration – Compensation & Benefits

Assist in managing compensation and benefits (C&B) functions, including payroll administration, staff benefits, tax reporting, and statutory contributions.

Verify monthly payroll data to ensure timely and accurate remittance of statutory contributions such as Income Tax, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.

Assist in organizing annual and special performance appraisal exercises and compile related performance data and results.

Participate in salary benchmarking and provide recommendations to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

Gather and analyze compensation and benefits data from the banking industry for management review.

Administer staff group insurance, including updates on staff movement, policy renewals, and premium adjustments.

Maintain and update the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and generate HR reports regularly.

Handle employee inquiries related to salary, bonus, allowances, and welfare matters.

Assist in compiling HR statistical data and reports in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Assist in handling immigration matters for expatriate employees, including visa applications, work permit renewals, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, with at least 2 years specializing in compensation and benefits or payroll management.

Familiar with Malaysian labour laws and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and Income Tax).

Experience in handling work permit or expatriate documentation is an advantage.

Meticulous, responsible, with strong numerical sense and confidentiality awareness.

Good communication and coordination skills, able to liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems (e.g., payroll or HRIS software).

Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Human Resources Manager?
• How many years of payroll experience do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years of accounting experience do you have?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad (“ICBC Malaysia”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICBC, established in 2010 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The Bank operates five branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Labuan and Penang. As a key ICBC presence in Southeast Asia, ICBC Malaysia leverages ICBC’s global network to support cross-border trade and investment. The Bank provides services including corporate banking, personal banking, trade finance and cash management, serving enterprises and individuals. ICBC Malaysia is also a Vice President Member of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia. Talented professionals are welcome to join us.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad (“ICBC Malaysia”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICBC, established in 2010 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The Bank operates five branches in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Labuan and Penang. As a key ICBC presence in Southeast Asia, ICBC Malaysia leverages ICBC’s global network to support cross-border trade and investment. The Bank provides services including corporate banking, personal banking, trade finance and cash management, serving enterprises and individuals. ICBC Malaysia is also a Vice President Member of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia. Talented professionals are welcome to join us.

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