Assistant Manager – Human Resources (Payroll)

Job Responsibilities
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, PCB, HRDF, EIS, etc.).
  • Review, verify, and approve payroll inputs such as overtime, incentives, allowances, deductions, and other adjustments.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records related to payroll, benefits, and statutory contributions.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Store Managers to resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Monitor changes in labor laws and statutory regulations, ensuring company payroll policies and practices remain compliant.
  • Lead and guide the payroll team to continuously improve payroll processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support HR projects involving compensation & benefits, employee engagement, and HRIS enhancements.
  • Prepare monthly payroll reports, management dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis as required by management.
  • Managing administration function such petrol card management, group insurance administration (enrollment, updates changes or terminations) for Operations and HQ team
  • Undertakes ad-hoc task as required

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in the retail/FMCG industry with multi-location workforce.
  • Strong knowledge of Malaysian employment law, statutory requirements, and payroll best practices.
  • Proficient in payroll systems (e.g., Rymnet, SAP, or similar HRIS) and MS Excel.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and good communication skills to engage with employee across all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, especially during payroll cycles.
  • Leadership skills with prior experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is an added advantage.
  • Independent, fast-paced, with own transport and willing to travel as needed
  • Willing to work in office based in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam