HR & Payroll Administrator

This role is ideal for an early career payroll professional who is keen to build a strong payroll foundation primarily supporting Malaysia gaining exposure to payroll processes and statutory compliance.You will support end-to-end payroll administration activities, maintain accurate employee data, and work closely with senior payroll team members to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.RESPONSIBILITIESPayroll & Employee Data AdministrationMaintain accurate and up to date employee master data across payroll and HR systemProcess employee lifecycle changes including new hires, leavers, salary changes and employee movementsUpdate and reconcile employee leave and absence records in line with policyPayroll Support & Reporting Support monthly payroll processing activities, including pre and post payroll checksPrepare and circulate payroll related reports such as headcount, movement and variance reportingAssist with payroll reconciliations and data validation to ensure accuracy and audit readinessStatutory & Compliance SupportSupport Malaysia statutory requirements including income tax, EPF, SOCSO and EIS reportingAssist with year‑end activities such as tax filings and statutory reporting where requiredDocumentation & AdministrationPrepare employee related documents such as contracts, offer letters and employment confirmationMaintain employee personnel records in line with internal governance and data privacy requirementsProcess Improvement & ProjectsAssist with internal payroll projects including system enhancements, process improvements and audit reviewsSupport regional payroll initiatives and provide administrative coverage across the team as requiredQUALIFICATIONSDiploma / Associate Degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources or related discipline1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR operations or finance administration preferredFresh graduates with relevant internships or strong interest in payroll will also be consideredProficiency in English is essential, strong advantage in Mandarin and/or Cantonese capabilitiesConfident using Microsoft Excel and Word; prior payroll system exposure is an advantageStrong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working in a regional team environment