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Senior Payroll Operations and Project - US Region

Kuala Lumpur Temporary MYR8,000 - MYR9,000 per year View Job Description
Senior Payroll Operations & Project Specialist to support payroll operations and ongoing payroll-related transformation initiatives within a regional environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while driving process improvements, supporting payroll projects, and partnering with internal stakeholders across multiple regions.
  • Join a recognised global brand with a strong reputation in specialised services.
  • A supportive work environment with professional growth

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational professional services and membership organisation with a strong global presence across multiple regions. Supporting a diverse international workforce, the organisation is committed to delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality services to its members and stakeholders worldwide.

Job Description

  • Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Review payroll data, calculations, adjustments, deductions, and statutory requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Support payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and control activities.
  • Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues and queries.
  • Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies, local regulations, and internal controls.
  • Monitor payroll performance and identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Support payroll governance and maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and process controls
  • Participate in payroll-related projects, process transformation initiatives, and system enhancements.
  • Support implementation of new payroll processes, controls, and operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to deliver payroll improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in process mapping, requirement gathering, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and change management activities.
  • Drive standardisation and automation efforts to improve payroll efficiency and employee experience.
  • Provide project updates and status reporting to management.
  • Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related matters and escalations.
  • Build effective working relationships across regional and global teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll administration, or payroll shared services.
  • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
  • Exposure to payroll transformation, process improvement, system implementation, or project-based initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance requirements, and payroll governance.
  • Experience working within multinational or shared services environments is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable engaging with regional and global stakeholders, including occasional collaboration with UK and US teams.

What's on Offer

  • 1 year contract
  • Opportunity to work in a well-known and professional organisation.
  • Hands-on experience managing global stakeholders.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
Contact
Izzati Man
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072687
Phone number
+603 2302 4059

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Payroll
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Izzati Man
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4059
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072687

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.