Payroll Senior Specialist, HR Services

AstraZeneca (Malaysia); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical firm located in Petaling Jaya is seeking an experienced HR Services professional to oversee payroll operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5-8 years of HR generalist and payroll experience. Responsibilities include planning payroll activities, managing transactions, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and be part of a dedicated team supporting life-changing medicines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years HR generalist and payroll experience.
• Excellent understanding of insurance and taxation schemes.
• Experience working in a multi-national organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan the payroll activities for the month.
• Manage workflow to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately.
• Review payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Ensure statutory payments are remitted within stipulated cut-off dates.
• Conduct monthly review meetings with vendors.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Payroll management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation‑driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

Join the HR Services team to support life‑changing medicines by ensuring our payroll operations run accurately, on time, and in compliance with local and international regulations.

Accountabilities

• Plan the payroll activities for the month and monitor the execution of the planned activities.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately & timely.
• Coordinate with team and other stakeholders for the monthly payroll inputs.
• Independently review payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Propose improvement plans for the whole process.
• Liaison with all stakeholders, focusing on strengthening relationships.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring effective coordination.
• Coordinate with peers and collaborators for seamless operations.
• Plan payroll and bonus activities and monitor the execution of planned activities for employees, including international assignees.
• Coordinate with the Global Payroll team or the external vendor for International Assignees Payroll input.
• Compile summaries of earnings, taxes, social insurance, other deductions, and non‑taxable wages.
• Understand local tax and social insurance requirements of employers.
• Ensure statutory payments are remitted within stipulated cut‑off dates.
• Ensure statutory monthly/annual filings are completed on time.
• Plan year‑end adjustments by coordinating with payroll vendors for employees for final tax computation.
• Handle statutory audits and internal, risk, and compliance audits, including adherence to company policies.
• Maintain employee confidence by keeping payroll and benefits information confidential.
• Conduct monthly review meetings with vendors and stakeholders.
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.
• Interpret policies and procedures to address employee queries.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Minimum 5‑8 years HR generalist and payroll experience.
• Excellent understanding of insurance and taxation schemes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence leaders with gravitas to act as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with large teams.
• Experience of working in a multi‑national organisation.
• Experience in Philippines, Australia and New Zealand payroll will be added advantage.

Equal Opportunity

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re‑assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted: 16-Dec-2025

Closing Date: 15-Jan-2026