Senior HR Executive: Payroll, Talent & Compliance Leader

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee insurance

Flexi benefits

Training

Job summary

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior HR Executive in Kuala Lumpur to manage end-to-end payroll, compensation and benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations. You will ensure statutory compliance and accurate HR services across the organisation.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will collaborate with department heads and external providers to deliver accurate payroll processing, timely reporting, and a positive employee experience while supporting ISO/ABMS and ESG

Qualifications

• 4–6 years relevant experience in payroll administration, compensation & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation and statutory requirements including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, and PDPA.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, recruitment databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with employees, department heads, service providers, government agencies, and auditors.
• Experience supporting ISO, anti-bribery, ESG, internal audit, or related governance initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing accurately and within stipulated timelines.
• Verify payroll data including attendance, overtime, allowances, commissions, claims, deductions, and leave records.
• Ensure compliance with EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (MTD), HRD Corp, Employment Act, IR requirements, PDPA, and other regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliation reports, payroll variance analysis, HR reports, HR dashboards, and management reports.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, personnel files, and HR documentation with confidentiality.
• Liaise with payroll service providers, government agencies, auditors, and stakeholders as required.
• Handle payroll-related enquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Administer compensation and benefits programmes including employee insurance and medical benefits.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews, increments, bonuses, and promotions in line with policies and budget.
• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for employees at all levels.
• Work with department heads to identify manpower requirements and hiring plans.
• Prepare and post job advertisements; screen resumes and conduct interviews; coordinate interviews and background checks.
• Prepare employment offers/contracts and maintain recruitment records.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules and ensure equipment, access, and facilities for new hires.
• Monitor onboarding progress and support probation reviews and confirmations.
• Assist with employee engagement, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and counselling sessions.
• Participate in HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IMS, ABMS ISO 37001, ESG, internal audit, and certification audit requirements.
• Assist in developing and reviewing HR policies and SOPs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compensation & Benefits

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR Operations

Employee relations

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Info-Tech System

Job description

Meru Perkasa Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior HR Executive in Kuala Lumpur to manage end-to-end payroll, compensation and benefits, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and employee relations. You will ensure statutory compliance and accurate HR services across the organisation.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will collaborate with department heads and external providers to deliver accurate payroll processing, timely reporting, and a positive employee experience while supporting ISO/ABMS and ESG