Senior HR & Payroll Specialist

CHEC Construction (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a seasoned HR & Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle HR inquiries. You will prepare statutory submissions to authorities, liaise with agencies, and oversee the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/HRS, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Malaysian laws including KWSP/SOCSO/LHDN. ISO HR documentation familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience with strong hands-on payroll processing.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian employment laws and statutory requirements (KWSP, SOCSO, EIS, LHDN, HRDC).
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing including verification and salary disbursement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with HR2000 or other payroll/HR systems is a plus.
• Experience handling work permits/visas and tax clearance is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO HR documentation is preferred.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, handle confidential information, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll accurately, ensuring compliance with employees' benefits, company policies, and the latest employment regulations.
• Prepare, verify, and submit statutory contributions and payroll-related documents to KWSP, SOCSO, LHDN, EIS, HRDC, and other relevant authorities.
• Liaise with government agencies and external parties on HR, payroll, statutory, and employment-related matters when required.
• Handle employees' HR enquiries and provide timely support on payroll, benefits, leave, attendance, and other HR matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including issuance of offer letters, onboarding, orientation, confirmation, promotion, transfer, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized employee records, HR documentation, and ISO-related HR documents.
• Manage visa applications and renewals for management and employees, ensuring timely and regulatory-compliant processing.
• Monitor and verify monthly attendance records and prepare attendance reports for management and employees.
• Manage monthly employee insurance registration and updates to ensure continuous coverage.
• Handle tax clearance and tax refund matters for management and employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR laws knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR2000 or HR system

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a seasoned HR & Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle HR inquiries. You will prepare statutory submissions to authorities, liaise with agencies, and oversee the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/HRS, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Malaysian laws including KWSP/SOCSO/LHDN. ISO HR documentation familiarity is a plus.