Payroll & HR Services Associate

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Penang is seeking an HR professional to manage employee master data and time management processes for Japan. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have proficiency in Japanese, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially. Prior relevant experience is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment as part of an international team.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees’ master data and time management for Japan.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll processing data.
• Generate and process payroll-related reports.
• Assist department with employee-related responsibilities.
• Maintain filing system for audit compliance.
• Perform testing for system configuration changes.

Skills

Knowledge of government legislation

Understanding of HR policies

Japanese language proficiency

Effective communication skills

Task prioritization

Confidentiality in handling information

Computer applications

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Handling of employees’ master data and time management for Japan
• To ensure of Employees’ Personnel Master and Time related data are updated accurately for payroll processing
• To generate and process weekly, monthly, ad-hoc Employees Master data and Time management related reports
• To assist department coordinator/recruiter/Site HR with day-to-day Employees Master data & Time management related responsibility
• To ensure filing system accurately for audit compliance
• Perform system testing for system configuration change, upgrade or legal change

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

• Significant knowledge of government legislation impacting the practice of human resources management.
• Significant knowledge of company HR policies and practices, labor movement, arbitration proceedings.
• Able to communicate and write in Japanese is required as the applicants will deal for Japan's stakeholders or employees
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in SAP is an added advantage.

Typical Experience

• Zero to two years’ relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.