APAC Payroll Lead: Mandarin & Regional Ops

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee operations across multiple APAC countries. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of payroll experience, understanding statutory compliance and vendor management. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for specific regions. This permanent role offers the chance to work in a dynamic industry with strong growth potential and an inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Regional exposure

Dynamic work environment

Inclusive team culture

Growth potential

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on payroll experience in a regional or multi-country APAC environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Mandarin.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for multiple APAC countries.
• Manage third-party payroll vendors and oversee payroll processes.
• Partner with HR and Finance for data validation and audits.
• Maintain knowledge of local statutory requirements.
• Drive process improvements for payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Statutory compliance

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Mandarin language

Collaboration

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

Job description

A global organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee operations across multiple APAC countries. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of payroll experience, understanding statutory compliance and vendor management. Proficiency in Mandarin is required for specific regions. This permanent role offers the chance to work in a dynamic industry with strong growth potential and an inclusive team culture.