Senior Payroll Specialist – Malaysia (Hybrid)

Unilever Brazil; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to handle payroll operations and HR activities for its Kuala Lumpur office. With a focus on compliance with Malaysian laws, this role demands strong expertise in payroll management, stakeholder engagement, and HRIS integration. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of payroll experience alongside profound knowledge of statutory frameworks like EPF and SOCSO. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll experience with knowledge of Malaysian statutory frameworks.
• Experience with outsourced payroll models and HRIS/Finance integrations.
• Strong skills in payroll reconciliation and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle including data collection, validation, calculation, and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll providers for service level agreement compliance.

Skills

Statutory compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to handle payroll operations and HR activities for its Kuala Lumpur office. With a focus on compliance with Malaysian laws, this role demands strong expertise in payroll management, stakeholder engagement, and HRIS integration. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of payroll experience alongside profound knowledge of statutory frameworks like EPF and SOCSO. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and continuous learning opportunities.