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Payroll Team Lead

Job title: Payroll Team Lead
Location: Penang
Specialisation: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: MYR 126,000 - 168,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/156564
Contact details: Yuki Lim
Contact email: Yuki.Lim@jac-recruitment.com
Job published: January 18, 2024 11:16
Job Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for overseeing payroll operations in the country. Your role involves collaborating with the global team to design and implement payroll solutions.
  • Lead the Malaysia payroll team in managing the entire spectrum of payroll operations and vendor relationships.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll in compliance with Malaysia's labor regulations and the company's wage rules.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures to govern and support payroll operations.
  • Define and review metrics to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the services provided.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory compliances, internal/external controls, and SOX controls.
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and business stakeholders to deploy and maintain global programs in the region.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with vendors to ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of services.
  • Manage, develop, strategize, and continuously improve payroll operational activities.
  • Develop internal and external communications for payroll-related matters.
  • Support internal, external, and government audits.
  • Enhance team performance to align with global strategic objectives.
  • Support all aspects of performance management and development for the payroll team.
Job Requirements: 
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, Tax & Accounting.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of payroll experience with a supervisory role of at least 3-5 years.
  • Solid understanding of local labor and taxation laws.
  • Experience in payroll transformation projects and implementation.
  • Preferred experience with Workday, SAP Payroll, and ServiceNow.