Payroll Specialist (Malaysia & EU/EM Payroll)

Role Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist with strong expertise in Malaysia payroll operations and statutory compliance, along with exposure to EU & Emerging Markets payroll processing. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting global payroll operations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external payroll vendors. Key Responsibilities Malaysia Payroll (Primary Responsibility) Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Malaysia including monthly payroll cycles, off-cycle payments, and final settlements Ensure compliance with Malaysia statutory requirements (income tax, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF, etc.) Validate payroll inputs: attendance, leave, bonuses, deductions, tax adjustments Coordinate with Finance and HR teams for payroll inputs, bank files, and payments Reconcile payroll registers, bank files, and statutory submissions Handle employee payroll queries related to payslips, ta...