A. JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the end-to-end administration of payroll, compensation, employee benefits and rewards management. The role ensures timely payroll processing, compliance with statutory and labour regulations, administration of employee rewards and benefits and provides support on employee relations matters. The incumbent works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance and a positive employee experience.
B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Payroll Administration
- Process monthly payroll accurately according to payroll management policy and guideline and according to statutory regulations and employment act and within the stipulated timeline for all employees.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, HRD Corp, and other relevant legislation.
- Verify payroll inputs including attendance, overtime claims, allowances, deductions, unpaid leave and other salary adjustments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records within the HRIS.
- Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end payroll reporting.
- Coordinate with Finance and Treasury on payroll funding, salary disbursements, and statutory payments.
- Support annual payroll budgeting, forecasting, and manpower cost analysis.
- Ensure payroll documentation is audit-ready and complies with internal controls.
2. Rewards Management
- Support reward management strategies including data validation and salary benchmarking.
- Calculate annual rewards and other remuneration in accordance with approved policies in compliance to Pernas salary structure, policy and procedure.
- Prepare compensation analysis, reports and recommendations for Management review.
- Generate reward strategies and in accordance to HC policy and procedure.
- Ensure approved compensation changes are accurately reflected in payroll and HR systems.
- Assist in periodic compensation benchmarking and market salary analysis.
3. Benefits Administration
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee enquiries relating to payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR policies.
- Administer employee benefits programmes including medical insurance, group insurance, leave benefits and other employee welfare initiatives.
- Liaise with insurance providers and external vendors on enrolment, claims, renewals, and benefit-related matters.
- Monitor employee eligibility and maintain accurate benefits records.
- Assist in reviewing and improving employee benefit programmes to remain competitive and cost-effective.
4. HR Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Support HRIS and payroll system implementation, testing, enhancements, and data integrity.
- Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and manpower cost analysis for management.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, HR processes, and operational efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits relating to payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
- Participate in HR projects, policy reviews, digitalisation initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.
B. ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or any related discipline.
- Minimum 3–4 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Administration, Human Resources or any related field.
- Exposure to basic employee relations or industrial relations matters.
- Good understanding of Malaysian Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967 and other relevant employment legislation.
- Knowledge of payroll processing, statutory submissions, taxation and HR compliance.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person