Payroll Manager

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunters International Sdn Bhd is recruiting for a Head of HR to lead payroll, benefits and HRIS for a global apparel client in Malaysia. The role requires steering HR strategy with the HR Director and liaising with management on compensation, benefits and adherence to employment regulations.

The successful candidate will manage a payroll team, ensure timely HR processes, and advise on changes in employment law while driving HR best practices across retail operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working experience in overall HR management with strong knowledge of Employment Act & Payroll.
• Retail & FMCG HR experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience expatriate management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate payroll, including annual cycles, and review payments for accuracy.
• Lead HR Services team to manage HR processes and systems to meet timelines.
• Coordinate with store operations, department managers and external vendors/regulators as needed.
• Advise Management on Employment Act changes and HR best practices; represent the company in official meetings/audits.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Employment Act knowledge

Retail HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

About The Client

Our client is a well-established global apparel company known for offering quality, comfortable, and affordable everyday wear.

As head of department, leading a team of HR in handling payroll, staff benefits and HR information systems. You are also expected to propose, plan and execute HR strategy with the HR Director in the areas of compensation & benefit and overall HR practices. As subject matter expert, you will also advise the HR Director and Management in respect to changes in employment act (and related) of the country and manage the implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• The Manager will be the gate keeper in the timeliness and accuracy of employee related payments (including annual cycles). It is a primary role to review these payments and keep a systematic cycle to this. The Manager will collaborate with relevant departments, vendors and stakeholders to achieve this objective. In day-to-day operations, the Manager will lead and supervise the HR Services members in managing and completing HR processes and systems to expected timeline and accuracy level.
• Managing multiple levels of stakeholders. Most regular will be store operations where HRS is the primary contact in HR matters with store managers in handling new hires, regular and resigned employees. As relevant to your responsibility, you will take lead in discussions and conclusions with other Department Managers, Directors and Management to achieve HR and Company goals.
• As subject matter expert, you will take lead in keeping up with employment regulations of the country and then advise Management, execute relevant course of actions. You will attend to latest trends in HR practices which may influence our position as employer of choice for high talents and retail. You are also empowered to represent the Company in attending to Government labor officers and internal regulators (meetings/audits/visits).
• As a HR strategist, you will work with HR Director, Global HR, other HR Managers, Management and other Departments in the annual and midterm plans/projects to achieve company mid-long-term goal. This includes review of hygiene factors, including necessary frameworks, specific schemes to targeted groups and systems to be in place.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or any related field.
• Excellent in English (written & verbal), Bahasa Malaysia.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in overall HR management with strong knowledge of Employment Act & Payroll. Retail & FMCG HR experience and expatriate management will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience in managing a team in payroll. Passionate in nurturing and mentoring young members in being a HR subject matter expert.
• Eye for detail and accuracy driven. Excellent advance and complex Excel skills and good analytical skills

Remuneration

MYR 12,000 - MYR 16,000

Working Location

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Remark:

Due to high volume of applications, only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.