Payroll & Billing Specialist

Salt; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is partnering with a global payroll and workforce solutions firm to hire an experienced Payroll & Billing Specialist in Kuala Lumpur. You will take ownership of regional payroll operations across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, ensuring accurate processing and timely delivery of payroll services for multi-market clients.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles, data integrity across Excel and client systems, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in payroll processing, ideally regional or multi-country.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll cycles and resolving discrepancies independently.
• Exposure to Australian, Singapore or Hong Kong payroll will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with payroll data handling and reporting in Excel and client systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles across regional clients.
• Oversee payroll data for client groups, 100–300 employees, with potential for growth.
• Ensure payroll calculations, records and payments are accurate and on time.
• Transfer payroll data between Excel, client systems and internal platforms.
• Review discrepancies, investigate variances and resolve issues before finalisation.
• Handle client payroll queries and escalations with timely resolutions.
• Prepare and process client invoices following payroll completion.
• Collaborate with internal payroll, billing and care teams for smooth operations.
• Maintain payroll compliance across supported markets.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Data management

Excel proficiency

Payroll systems

Client management

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

We're partnering with a global payroll and workforce solutions organisation to hire an experienced Payroll & Billing Specialist to join its growing KL team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid payroll background who is looking to take ownership of regional payroll operations, work across multiple markets and broaden their exposure to international payroll and billing processes.

You'll be supporting clients across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, managing payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and delivering a seamless payroll experience for clients across the region.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Manage end-to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing for a portfolio of regional clients.
• Oversee payroll data for client groups ranging from 100 to 300 employees, with scope to support larger headcounts as the portfolio grows.
• Ensure payroll calculations, employee records and payment information are accurate and processed within strict deadlines.
• Manage payroll data transfers between Excel, client systems and internal payroll platforms.
• Review payroll discrepancies, investigate variances and resolve issues before payroll finalisation.
• Handle client payroll queries and escalations, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Prepare and process client invoices following payroll completion.
• Work closely with internal payroll, billing and customer care teams to ensure smooth regional operations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of payroll compliance, processes and statutory requirements across the markets supported.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven hands‑on experience in payroll processing, ideally within a regional or multi‑country environment.
• Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll cycles and handling payroll‑related discrepancies independently.
• Exposure to Australian, Singapore or Hong Kong payroll will be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Australian payroll terminology, superannuation, awards and statutory requirements is a strong plus.
• Experience with payroll systems, Excel and data management.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high‑volume payroll transactions.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong client management skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability.

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for greater regional exposure, more ownership and an opportunity to grow within an international organisation, I'd love to hear from you!