Specialist, Payroll (Malaysia)

As a Payroll Specialist focusing on Malaysia payroll operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while adhering to statutory regulations.
This position will be based in Malaysia and will require deep expertise in payroll processing and statutory requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities: Processes company's payroll every pay period Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data Computes employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes Registers/deregisters of countries' statutory social benefits to the relevant local authorities Is responsible for statutory processing to ensure compliance per local requirements, such as monthly, quarterly, annual tax filings (requests relevant documentation from staff, computes relevant tax processing, produces required report/form for filing to tax authority and staff) Prepare final calculations for leavers, separation packages and all related submissions for regulatory filings as/when required.
Is responsible for ensuring that staff data is updated correctly in the employee database Ensures payslips are generated accurately and distributed timely to all relevant staff Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records providing detailed breakdown if required Handles changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant law Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in all payroll-related tasks Honours confidentiality of employees' pay records Completes payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review Supports the HR operations in the country Serves as an escalation point for our clients' employees and make sure their issues and concerns could be solved quickly Keeps up-to-date with the latest HR trends and regulatory changes and communicate to the teams as applicable Assists in other ad hoc projects as requested Requirements Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in Human Resources/ Business or equivalent.
At least 3-5 years working experience with payroll background.
At least 3+ years of Malaysia's Payroll processing experience.
Have a deep understanding of statutory filings requirement in Malaysia Willing to explore and learn in new area and able to work under tight schedule, can handle pressure Excellent attention to detail Excellent mathematical and calculation skills Good verbal and written communication in English Good time management to complete task assigned A good team player but able to work independently Integrity, positive work attitude and of pleasant character Flexibility/ Start-up mindset and able to perform tasks in different area About Us  GoGlobal is a leading global expansion service provider offering comprehensive solutions in global recruitment, employment, payroll and compliance services.
As a trusted partner, we specialize in assisting businesses with their human resources, taxation, accounting, and all corporate services essential for seamless global expansions and operations.
With a robust presence in over 100+ countries, our expertise extends to recruiting, employing on behalf of clients, facilitating payments, and establishing operational footholds, including legal entities, bank accounts, and ensuring annual compliance worldwide.
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