Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Intel is hiring a Payroll Specialist (Contract). Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, payroll and benefits administration.
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Manage and execute payroll and benefits administration tasks, ensuring compliance with legal and tax requirements across global regions.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact: As a Payroll and Benefits Specialist within Intel's Shared Services Centre (SSC) team, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll and benefits administration across multiple countries. Your work will directly impact Intel employees by ensuring seamless operations, compliance with legal and tax requirements, and timely resolution of employee queries. This is an opportunity to hone your expertise in a global environment while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of payroll processes. Business Group: The Human Resources organization drives Intel's commitment to fostering an inspiring workplace by delivering critical services and programs that enable employees to thrive. As part of the Shared Services Centre (SSC), you will collaborate globally to support payroll and benefits processes and help ensure Intel remains compliant and adaptive to evolving business and legal landscapes. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and execute daily payroll and benefits administration tasks across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to established timelines and accuracy standards. - Collaborate with external vendors globally and regionally to achieve quality and satisfaction targets for payroll and benefits services. - Maintain country-specific knowledge of legal and tax requirements to ensure compliance and control. - Resolve employee queries related to payroll and benefits within target timelines to ensure a positive employee experience. - Partner with regional HR Services teams to support the resolution of complex issues, program changes, and new program implementations. - Ensure adherence to document retention, reporting, and audit requirements for payroll processes. - Conduct ongoing analysis of payroll and benefits processes to identify and recommend improvements in systems, procedures, or structures. - Maintain relationships with key business partners and stakeholders, including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Business Group HR, Mobility, and HR Legal teams.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

-This role is also open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively support global and regional stakeholders.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
- Demonstrated skills in payroll accounting, SOX compliance, and automation tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail and data accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience partnering with suppliers, stakeholders, and remote team members across regions.
- Familiarity with HR tools such as Workday or payroll-specific systems.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality deliverables.

-This is a Contract role - 5 months duration

Your role will offer the chance to make a tangible difference in Intel's global HR operations, grow professionally, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Payroll Specialist (Contract) at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Payroll Specialist (Contract) is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Malaysia, Penang.
The job was posted on October 20, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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