Senior Payroll Specialist: Compliance & Process Improvement

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll service provider in Malaysia is searching for a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee full-cycle payroll processing. This role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements while providing support to employees and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of payroll experience, including 2–3 years in a senior position. Strong knowledge of payroll systems and legislation is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of payroll experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior role.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian payroll legislation and statutory contributions.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and reports related to payroll.
• Handle payroll audits, internal controls, and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance with Malaysian payroll legislation

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS platforms

Job description

A leading payroll service provider in Malaysia is searching for a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee full-cycle payroll processing. This role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements while providing support to employees and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of payroll experience, including 2–3 years in a senior position. Strong knowledge of payroll systems and legislation is crucial for success in this role.