Payroll Specialist - EMEA Region (French/Italian Speaker)

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist for their client in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of payroll operations experience, and be fluent in English plus B2 proficiency in French or Italian. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with laws, and supporting HR activities. This permanent role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth within a global organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Contractual bonus

Language allowance

Career growth prospects

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of HR payroll operations experience or HR/Finance background.
• Familiarity with labor laws and country-specific HR policies.
• Ability to support training and audits.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll operations and HR activities for timely processing.
• Assist in payroll matters and maintain operational excellence.
• Resolve HR tickets and manage payroll data compliance.

Skills

Payroll processes knowledge

Strong MS Office skills

Language proficiency in English and B2 in French/Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors)

Job description

Payroll Specialist - EMEA Region (French/Italian Speaker)

Attractive Remuneration Package Opportunities to work in a Global Company

• Support payroll operations and HR activities to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assist manager with payroll matters and maintain operational excellence.
• Resolve HR tickets promptly and maintain quality standards.
• Participate in HR-related projects as needed.
• Manage payroll data in line with policies, SOPs, and systems.
• Handle employee and manager queries on HR policies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific laws and HR policies.
• Provide training and guidance to HR operations team members.
• Support audits, year‑end activities, and technology implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of HR payroll operations experience (open to HR or Finance background).
• Knowledge of payroll processes and labor laws.
• Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors).
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Language: English + B2 proficiency in French or Italian.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with allowances.
• Additional benefits, including a contractual bonus and language allowance.
• Opportunity to work in a large and established organization within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
• Permanent position with career growth prospects.

Our client is a global leader in delivering advanced manufacturing plants and research laboratories, with a strong presence in Malaysia since 1996. Operating across Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, and Johor, they play a key role in the dynamic semiconductor and medical device industries. Additionally, they contribute significantly to the fast‑growing data center market in Malaysia, reinforcing their position as a trusted partner through excellence and innovation.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with fluency in French or Italian, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!