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Payroll Officer responsibilities include:
- Daily, weekly, or monthly collection of timesheets
- Figuring out bonuses and compensation
- Using payroll software to prepare employee salaries by the end of each month
Job Brief
We are seeking a Payroll Officer to administer employee compensation as a member of our HR department.
The Payroll Officer is responsible for calculating employee compensation, updating our internal payroll databases, and ensuring timely payments are made.
To be successful in this position, you must be numerate and able to handle sensitive information. If you have knowledge of labor law, we would like to meet you.
You will ultimately contribute to an efficient and accurate payroll process.
Responsibilities
- Collect timesheets daily, weekly, or monthly.
- Compute awards and allowances.
- End of each month, prepare employee compensation using payroll software.
- Schedule bank payments or pass out checks to employees directly.
- Distribute payment statements and collect (digital or paper) signed receipts.
- Account for payroll costs
- Ensure compliance with wage and tax withholding regulations.
- Enter new employee information (such as bank accounts and Social Security numbers) into internal databases.
- Respond to inquiries regarding pay, benefits, taxes, and insurance deductions.
Requirements and Skills
- Proven experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, or comparable position.
- Practical knowledge of HRIS and accounting software
- Strong mathematical skills and the ability to identify numerical errors
- Excellent knowledge of labor law
- Time-management expertise
- Capability to manage sensitive information
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field
Salary Range
The average monthly salary for Payroll Officer jobs in Malaysia ranges from RM 2,800 to RM 3,400.
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