Regional Payroll Specialist

TechnipFMC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy leader is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for Malaysia and other APAC countries. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, collaborating with payroll vendors, and supporting HR transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 3 years of payroll management experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SAP systems. This position offers a hybrid working environment and the chance to be part of an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Payroll management experience in APAC, especially with Malaysia payroll.
• Experience in a shared services environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Malaysia and other assigned countries.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Support payroll-related projects and system changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills and Abilities

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analysis and Problem Solving

Data Integrity and Quality Assurance

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Workforce Time

Job description

Regional Payroll Specialist

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

Employment type: Employee Place of work: Hybrid Offshore / Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

The Regional Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely end-to‑end payroll for multiple APAC & Middle East countries, with core deliverables focused on Malaysia payroll. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors, ensures strong governance, and supports payroll‑related projects, system changes, and process improvements within the Shared Services organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Manage end-to‑end payroll processing for Malaysia and other assigned APAC & Middle East countries via internal payroll systems or external vendors.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting / GL, finance payment requests, and all mandatory statutory requirements.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings accurately and on time according to each country’s legislation.
• Partner with the Mobility team and external tax agencies on expatriate / inpatriate tax computations and filings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll data at all times.

Compliance

• Ensure payroll operations comply with statutory requirements (e.g., local labour laws, tax regulations, social security, etc.), company policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to audit queries.

Vendor Management

• Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality, accuracy and compliance.

Enquiry Management

• Address payroll‑related queries and discrepancies via ticketing system promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.

Project & Change Management

• Support HR and payroll transformation initiatives by providing country‑specific payroll insights and expertise.
• Lead system migrations and implementations, including UAT, testing, documentation, and Go‑Live support.
• Communicate payroll‑related changes clearly to stakeholders and employees.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrades, continuous improvement efforts, and standardization of best practices.

Payroll Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain accurate payroll records, statutory documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions. Ensure documentation is always up‑to‑date and audit‑ready.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide payroll expertise to Centers of Excellence (CoEs),HR Business Partners (HRBPs and internal stakeholders
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders as a trusted payroll partner.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of Payroll management experience (multi countries in APAC), with strong Malaysia payroll expertise.
• Experience working in a shared services environment and managing external payroll vendors is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and analytical / numerical skills.
• Customer‑focused, collaborative, and able to work independently with a high sense of ownership.
• Effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or SAP Workforce Time system is a plus.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Documentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills and Abilities
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Data Integrity and Quality Assurance
• Time Management

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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Date posted: Dec 9, 2025 Requisition number : 16043