APAC Payroll Director — Strategy, Compliance & Operations

Abbott; Petaling Jaya; Vor Ort; MYR 300.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abbott in Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to head APAC Payroll. You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for a multi-country payroll center of excellence, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payments in line with local laws and company standards.

You will manage a dispersed team and serve as the primary payroll partner for designated APAC countries. Responsibilities include driving harmonization of payroll processes, managing risks, and partnering with HR, Finance,

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years in a people manager role with payroll/HR or shared services.
• Minimum 10 years in payroll, HR or related field.
• Experience in a global company with matrix structures and multiple cultures.
• Experience with payroll systems and related technologies (e.g., Workday).

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a multi-country regional payroll organization with strategic direction.
• Oversee regional payroll activities for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Standardize processes and controls across payroll fulfillment to improve efficiency.
• Act as primary regional escalation point for complex payroll matters.
• Own payroll performance for designated countries and drive improvements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

People management

Stakeholder collaboration

Compliance and risk management

Payroll process optimization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday System of Record

Payroll systems

CRM / Service Ticket apps

Jobbeschreibung

Abbott in Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to head APAC Payroll. You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for a multi-country payroll center of excellence, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payments in line with local laws and company standards.

You will manage a dispersed team and serve as the primary payroll partner for designated APAC countries. Responsibilities include driving harmonization of payroll processes, managing risks, and partnering with HR, Finance,