Payroll Operations Specialist

Gea Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Gea Group is seeking a Payroll & Leave Administration professional in Malaysia to manage end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with local regulations, and mobility payroll for expatriates. You will collaborate with HR and vendors, maintain records, and support audit activities.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, at least 2 years of SEA payroll experience, and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Administrative writing and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Payroll experience in SEA with minimum 2 years.
• Strong reporting and organizational skills.
• Good time management and teamwork.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing for timely and accurate transactions (salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions).
• Ensures timely processing of payroll updates for new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay-rate changes.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Mobility & Expatriate payroll and benefits management.
• Maintain Outsourcing vendor service levels and vendor relationships.
• Support HR operation on payroll renewals and updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver HR programs related to payroll.
• Provide payroll-related consultation to HRBP and stakeholders.
• Facilitate audits by providing records to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned from global or local teams.
• Leave & Attendance Administration tasks: monitor leave, generate reports, support time & attendance inquiries, validate attendance data, implement policy rules with vendor support.
• Others & Projects: contribute to local policy updates, harmonization, and HR service innovations.

Skills

Administrative writing

Microsoft Office

Payroll experience (SEA)

Reporting

Time management

Team player

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Project management

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Gea Group is seeking a Payroll & Leave Administration professional in Malaysia to manage end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with local regulations, and mobility payroll for expatriates. You will collaborate with HR and vendors, maintain records, and support audit activities.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, at least 2 years of SEA payroll experience, and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.