Payroll Specialist

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency seeks an HR and Payroll Officer to support operations in Hong Kong. The role involves handling compensation and benefits functions, ensuring payroll accuracy, and liaising with teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and fluent in Cantonese and English, with flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Base salary with discretionary bonus

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangement (Work from home)

Medical coverage (Including Dental)

Annual Leave and Self-care Day

Loyalty leave, Study and Examination leave

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcomed.
• Immediate availability is preferred.
• Understanding HK employment ordinances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in HR operations for clients and external employees.
• Handling payroll calculations and government contributions.
• Ensuring accuracy of monthly invoicing and payroll cycles.

Skills

Fluency in Cantonese

Fluency in English

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Basic Accounting knowledge

Good team player

Good organisational skills

Good multi-tasking skills

Able to work under pressure

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assisting in day-to-day operations of the HR functions for clients and external employees.
• Maintenance of employee master data records in Payroll System and ensure timely updates
• Assist in handling compensation & benefits functions such as payroll calculation, tax returns, final payment, government mandatory contribution, group insurance-related issues for external employees
• Exposure to Hong Kong employee tax / ordinance requirements
• Assist in preparation of timely and accurate accounting journals for all payroll transactions
• Ensuring the smooth running and accuracy of the monthly invoicing and payroll cycle, including coordination with front office and finance teams
• Provide remote support to the Hong Kong team, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Adhere to Hong Kong's work schedule, including public holidays, while aligning with Hong Kong's operational needs.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Fluency in Cantonese and English; fluency in Chinese is the minimum requirement.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and numerically strong
• Basic Accounting knowledge is prioritised
• Good team player with sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Friendly, hardworking, able to handle tasks independently
• Good multi-tasking skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Understanding HK employment ordinances is a preferred
• Fresh graduates are welcomed
• Immediate availability is a preferred
• Candidates with relevant experience will be considered the role of HR and Payroll Officer

WE ARE OFFERING:

• Base salary with discretionary bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working arrangement (Work from home)
• Medical coverage (Including Dental)
• Annual Leave, Self-care Day, Loyalty leave, Study and Examination leave

#1277649 - Rachel Chan