Senior HR Operations & Payroll Leader

Trio-Tech (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trio-Tech (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee payroll processing, HR workflows, and compliance with labour laws. You will drive process automation, manage HRMS vendors, and ensure data integrity across HR systems while leading audits and monthly reporting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HRM and at least 5 years of payroll/HR performance management experience, with strong knowledge of local labour regulations and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Degree in HRM or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in payroll or HR performance management.
• Strong knowledge of Labour laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing HR systems, policies, and standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core HR workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive process automation.
• Review and execute end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory contributions, tax filings, and labor regulations.
• Oversee vendor management for HRMS and employee insurance.
• Maintain data integrity, run HR analytics reports (headcount, turnover, overtime).
• Lead HR audits and ensure documentation meets statutory requirements.
• Manage offboarding, PIP documentation, and grievance records.
• Coordinate monthly data reporting with cross-department teams.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR compliance

HR analytics

HR systems

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in HRM

Tools

Payroll software

HRMS software

Job description

Trio-Tech (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an HR Operations Manager to oversee payroll processing, HR workflows, and compliance with labour laws. You will drive process automation, manage HRMS vendors, and ensure data integrity across HR systems while leading audits and monthly reporting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HRM and at least 5 years of payroll/HR performance management experience, with strong knowledge of local labour regulations and confidentiality.