Payroll & People Data Specialist (Mandarin Speaker)

About the role

BASF is hiring a Payroll & People Data Specialist who speaks Mandarin, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role advises on payroll, HR data, systems and processes, ensures accurate and timely statutory reporting and payments, and drives process improvements, automation and digitalisation. It is listed as a temporary position.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll portfolio (in-house or via vendors) accurately, on time and in line with statutory requirements and company guidelines
• Ensure data quality and integrity for payroll and HR data, and handle payroll issues, data analysis, payroll accounting, taxation and legislation administration
• Manage time and attendance for office and production workers, including holiday calendars, work schedules and time calculation rules
• Provide payroll and compensation data from SAPHR to the Compensation & Benefits and Mobility teams
• Manage payroll vendors: scouting, selection, negotiation, contracts, onboarding, performance monitoring and invoicing
• Advise on manual payment calculations, pay slips, gross-up computations and national service claims, and monitor local payroll legislation
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Assistant Manager and Manager with detailed analysis
• Contribute to process improvement, automation and digitalisation, and take part in user acceptance testing and merger and acquisition payroll transfers
• Guide and train junior team members

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Commerce, Business Administration and Finance
• At least 3 years of related HR experience in payroll and HR operations
• Proficiency in Mandarin (speak, read, write) to support business in China
• Experience with payroll procedures and country statutory requirements
• Understanding of HR principles and employee laws of the supported country

Required skills

• Working knowledge of integrated payroll systems such as SAP is preferred
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Strong processing, analytical and communication skills