Payroll Assistant

Masimo.; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international medical technology company is seeking a Payroll Assistant in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. The role involves managing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and effective communication capabilities, contributing to a fast-paced HR environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR/payroll in high-headcount environment.
• Good understanding of Malaysian labor laws.
• Familiarity with payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance records using HRIS.
• Prepare and verify payroll inputs.
• Assist with audits and compliance matters.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Assistant, Payroll will be responsible for assisting with payroll processing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for numbers, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage daily employee’s attendance records using HRIS (e.g., info-Tech, etc.)

Identify and resolve discrepancies related to time-in/out, shift schedules, leave, overtime, and absenteeism.

Coordinate with department supervisors on attendance corrections and approvals.

Payroll Support:

Prepare and verify payroll inputs (OT, unpaid leave, shift allowance, etc.) for monthly processing.

Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and submitted according to schedule.

Liaise with the payroll vendor or internal payroll team for timely salary disbursement.

Leave and Benefits Administration:

Maintain and update leave balances and medical entitlements.

Process leaves applications in line with company policies.

HRIS & Reporting:

Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS/payroll systems.

Generate payroll and attendance reports for management review.

Assist with audits, statutory filings (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB), and other compliance matters.

General HR Support:

Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes including documentation and system updates.

Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HR/payroll, preferably in a high-headcount environment (2,000+ employees).

• Good understanding of Malaysian labor laws and statutory payroll requirements.

• Familiarity with payroll software or systems is often preferred.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency with basic computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and email is often required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Not Applicable

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required.

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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 a Payroll Assistant? How many years of payroll experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How would you rate your English language skills?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 1,001-5,000 employees

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) headquartered in Irvine, California, is a fast-growing and award-winning international medical technology and device company with operations spanning the globe. We develop innovative, noninvasive monitoring technologies that save, extend and improve the lives of people of all ages, in all walks of life. These revolutionary technologies are helping to solve "unsolvable" problems that have plagued the healthcare industry, while taking the pain and discomfort out of blood monitoring. For almost 20 years, innovation has been and will continue to be our passion.

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) headquartered in Irvine, California, is a fast-growing and award-winning international medical technology and device company with operations spanning the globe. We develop innovative, noninvasive monitoring technologies that save, extend and improve the lives of people of all ages, in all walks of life. These revolutionary technologies are helping to solve "unsolvable" problems that have plagued the healthcare industry, while taking the pain and discomfort out of blood monitoring. For almost 20 years, innovation has been and will continue to be our passion.

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