Payroll Analyst

Cummins; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Payroll Administrator, Level III to manage payroll for complex groups. You will process payroll, ensure accurate taxes and deductions, and support large sites across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes compliance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement of payroll processes. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information while collaborating with Payroll Accounting and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Significant payroll experience or related expertise.
• Experience with payroll tax rules and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work with multiple sites and manage large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll accurately per internal policies and timelines.
• Ensures correct tax calculations and deductions for complex groups.
• Provides support for large sites, including off-cycle payments.
• Participates in year-end adjustments and tax filing preparation.
• Conducts payroll audits and supports process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax calculation

Data entry

Customer service

Audit & compliance

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Being part of Cummins means working alongside today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We are proud to offer learning and development opportunities designed to promote individual performance and spark purpose and trust within our teams. We look to hire the best and then help you to become even better. Thanks you for your interest in continuing to grow your Cummins career!

We are looking for a talented Payroll Administrator, Level III to join our team in Malaysia. Performs payroll processing activities including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll for more complex groups. Ensures all information received from data interfaces and manual data sources is uploaded to the system without error. Utilizes internal or external payroll technologies for payroll processing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Processes payroll according to internal policies, procedures, and work instructions. Troubleshoots and resolves issues with helpdesk experts on complex payroll issues.
• Ensures payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensures proper calculation of taxes and deductions.
• Provides customer support to large sites or multiple locations including any off-cycle or replacement payments needed. Works with Payroll Accounting to clear and reconcile items.
• Participates in the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms.
• Participates in year-end process including year-end adjustments, year-end tax statements and review of year-end tax filing information. Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll system related inquiries.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient internal and mandatory external reporting Initiate and monitor helpdesk inquiries; assign and escal …
• Meet all legal, contractual, and governance requirements. Maintain and protect the confidential information and privacy of each employee.
• Provides superior customer service—respond courteously, accurately and in a timely fashion to payroll questions and requests. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Conducts internal auditing of payroll to ensure accurate payroll runs

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Employee Relations - Builds constructive relationships with employees and other stakeholders; reinforces consistent application of Cummins standards applies knowledge of employment and labor law; effectively manages conflict; builds and maintains a collaborative, productive work environment through information sharing and consultation.
• Human Resources Business Process Execution - Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs.
• Human Resources Consulting - Collaborates with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgment informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to diagnose, identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, and those of the organization.
• Human Resources Data Management - Acts on people data to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with company policy and legislative requirements.
• Payroll Administration - Translates company policies, tax and legislative requirements in the delivery of accurate and timely employee payments and reporting; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and internal control procedures.
• Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• Time Attendance and Leave Management
• Payroll
• Benefits & C&B Admin Work
• Reporting
• Audit & Compliances

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2437118

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No