- Location
- Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Payroll Services Intern supports payroll input validation, reconciliations, reporting, case monitoring, audits and process improvement while coordinating with HR, Finance and external vendors. The role also includes maintaining process documentation and handling employee payroll data confidentially.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and validate payroll inputs, ensuring data is complete, accurate and submitted within established timelines.
- Reconcile payroll data by comparing payroll reports, employee data and approved payroll instructions to identify discrepancies.
- Perform basic payroll data checks and flag unusual variances, missing information or potential errors to the Pay Services team.
- Prepare payroll reports, trackers and data analysis required for payroll processing and reporting.
- Monitor payroll cases and follow up on outstanding items with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate payroll inputs and information between Pay Services, HR Services, HRBPs, Finance and external payroll vendors, where applicable.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date process documentation, work instructions and reference materials.
- Support payroll audits and control activities by compiling required reports, documentation and supporting information.
- Identify recurring payroll issues and process gaps, and support process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Handle employee and payroll information confidentially and in accordance with ELC policies and data protection requirements.
- Undertake other payroll and Pay Services-related activities or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management or a relevant discipline.
- Proactive, responsible and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
- High attention to detail.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Able to understand and interpret regional regulatory environments and policies and controls, particularly concerning HR data privacy.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Effective planning, organization and time-management skills.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management or a relevant discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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