Job Description

Ready to keep people paid, supported, and ready for the next job? Working with us at PERKASA MARINE SUPPLY (M) SDN BHD means owning HR and payroll for a practical, site-first construction supplier that supports crews and office teams across projects.

As the backbone of our people operations, you will make sure payroll runs on time, statutory obligations are met, and staff have clear HR support so project teams can focus on delivering work. This role is hands-on and close to the business, so your work has direct impact every pay cycle.

Your Growth & Impact

• Expand payroll expertise by handling monthly pay runs, contractor claims, and statutory contributions in a real project environment.
• Build operational ownership by managing end-to-end payroll cycles and improving payroll accuracy for site and office staff.
• Master practical HR processes that prepare you for HR operations leadership in construction or related industries.
• Connect with site supervisors, finance, and external vendors to grow your cross-functional network.
• Grow your technical skills with hands-on use of HRIS, time and attendance systems, and advanced Excel.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and contract staff, including overtime and allowances, ensuring timely payments to employees.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll totals to the general ledger each month.
• Maintain and update payroll data in the HRIS and payroll system, and issue accurate payslips.
• Coordinate payroll-related bank transfers and resolve payment queries from staff quickly.

HR & Employee Relations

• Manage onboarding and offboarding paperwork, prepare employment contracts, and keep complete employee records.
• Handle leave, attendance tracking, and timekeeping adjustments for site and office workers.
• Respond to employee enquiries about pay, benefits, and policies in a timely and respectful way.
• Support basic recruitment coordination and induction for new hires at project sites.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure statutory compliance for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and LHDN filings and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly and annual statutory submissions and assist during payroll audits.
• Develop and update simple payroll and HR process notes to reduce errors and speed up handovers.
• Liaise with external providers, including banks and statutory agencies, to resolve issues.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on HR and payroll experience, ideally with exposure to construction or site-based teams.
• Proven experience processing monthly payroll and managing statutory contributions in Malaysia.
• Experience handling payroll for mixed workforces including contract and field staff.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of Malaysian statutory requirements: EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and LHDN compliance.
• Proficiency with payroll software or HRIS and time and attendance systems, plus strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to reconcile payroll to accounting records and prepare payroll reports for finance.
• Familiarity with bank transfers, payroll journals, and payroll tax calculations.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality when handling payroll data.
• Clear communicator who can explain pay calculations to non-HR staff calmly and respectfully.
• Organised and able to prioritise monthly payroll deadlines while handling routine HR tasks.
• Practical problem-solver who works well with site supervisors, finance teams, and external vendors.

Skills