Outsourcing Payroll Specialist

Enable Business Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ENABLE BUSINESS is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Malaysia. The role, based at Northpoint, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur, focuses on end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore and Malaysia clients with strict compliance and timely delivery.

You will handle data accuracy, statutory filings, and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in using payroll software and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant payroll or accounting qualifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for SG and MY clients.
• Ensure payroll data is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Adhere to payroll compliance, controls, statutory regulations, and audit requirements.
• Handle and resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and queries promptly.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings (CPF, IRAS submissions, SDL, SHG funds, SOCSO, EPF, EIS, HRDF, PCB).
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and clients.
• Be accountable for payroll accuracy and proactive issue resolution.
• Support onboarding and transitions for new clients and go-live activities.
• Collaborate to maintain a confidential work environment.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Relevant payroll or accounting qualifications

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the team at ENABLE BUSINESS. In this full-time role based at Northpoint, Mid Valley, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for clients, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration and compliance.

What you’ll be doing

Take full ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore and Malaysia clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery with minimal supervision.

Ensure all payroll data is processed accurately and on schedule in accordance with established timelines and statutory requirements.

Adhere to all payroll-related compliance, controls, statutory regulations, and audit requirements.

Handle and resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and queries promptly and professionally.

Statutory Reporting & Filing, Prepare and submit statutory filings such as CPF, IRAS submissions (IR8A/IR21), SDL, SHG funds, SOCSO, EPF, EIS, HRDF, PCB, and other mandatory contributions.

Build strong working relationships with internal teams and key business partners/ client.

Be accountable for payroll accuracy, timelines, and proactive issue resolution, including identifying risks and recommending solutions.

Act as a back up to the other team members to deliver and manage clients’ expectations as and when required.

Participate in regular calls/meetings with clients to review payroll performance and address open items.

Provide expert payroll advisory for SG & MY clients.

Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentations.

Support the HOD and Project Team with new client onboard, transitions/implementations, including data collection, reviews, testing, and go-live activities.

Work in collaboration with other team members to establish and maintain a confidential and sensitive work environment.

What we’re looking for

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role

Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

Proficient in using payroll software and spreadsheet applications

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Relevant payroll or accounting qualifications are highly desirable