Payroll Professional

JLL; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 56.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JLL in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll processing for Malaysia operations. You will ensure accurate salary calculations, manage inputs from hires to terminations, and maintain compliant payroll records under Malaysian statutory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of payroll experience, proficiency with MS Excel, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication. Knowledge of Workday or SAP HRIS is a plus, with on-site work in Kuala Lumpur.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience in Malaysia.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian payroll statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Proficiency in payroll systems and MS Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsabilidades

• Process monthly payroll for Malaysia employees with accurate salary calculations, deductions, allowances and benefits.
• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, leaves and overtime.
• Verify and validate payroll data before processing for accuracy and compliance.
• Process off-cycle payments, bonuses and ad-hoc payments as required.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation; ensure statutory contributions and reports are timely.
• Provide guidance on payroll policies and respond to employee inquiries.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

MS Excel

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/related field

Herramientas

Workday

SAP or similar HRIS

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end payroll processing for JLL's Malaysia operations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while maintaining compliance with local statutory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Administration


• Process monthly payroll for Malaysia employees, ensuring accuracy in salary calculations, deductions, allowances and benefits


• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, leaves, overtime and other payroll-related transactions


• Verify and validate payroll data before processing to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Process off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions and other ad-hoc payments as required


• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation


• Compliance & Statutory Requirements


• Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements including EPF (Employees Provident Fund), SOCSO (Social Security Organization), EIS (Employment Insurance System) and PCB (income tax deductions)


• Prepare and submit monthly statutory contributions and reports within required deadlines


• Support year-end tax filing processes including EA forms and related documentation


• Stay updated on changes to Malaysian payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments


• Reporting & Analytics


• Prepare monthly payroll reports for management review including payroll summaries, cost center reports and variance analysis


• Generate ad-hoc reports to support HR and Finance teams


• Reconcile payroll accounts and liaise with Finance on GL postings and payroll-related queries


• Employee Support & Query Resolution


• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and in a timely manner


• Provide guidance on payroll policies, procedures and statutory matters


• Support employees with payslip access and payroll-related system navigation


• Process Improvement & System Management


• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency


• Support payroll system upgrades, testing and implementation of new functionality


• Maintain payroll documentation including procedures, guidelines and reference materials

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:


• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field


• Minimum 2-3 years of payroll processing experience in Malaysia


• Strong understanding of Malaysian payroll statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB)


• Proficiency in payroll systems and MS Excel (intermediate to advanced level)


• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia


• Preferred:


• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Workday, SAP or similar platforms)


• Knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act and labor regulations


• Professional certification in payroll or HR

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion


• Service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Strong organizational and time management capabilities


• Continuous improvement mindset

Location

On-site -Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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