APAC Payroll SME & Transformation Lead

Tap Growth ai; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Other benefits

Job summary

Tap Growth ai in Malaysia is seeking a highly driven payroll expert to act as Country Champion and SME for 3–5 countries. You will oversee country-level deliverables, ensure compliance, and guide a small payroll team while driving transformation, automation, and digitalization to scale efficiency and improve employee experience.

The role is based in Petaling Jaya with flexible office & remote work, 12-month renewable contract, and a competitive remuneration package including a completion bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field is required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration capabilities.
• Hands-on payroll experience with multi-country operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct country processing & operations for a cluster of 3–5 countries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and company requirements; establish robust payroll controls and audits.
• Serve as the regional SME & trusted contact for HR, Finance, vendors and statutory agencies.
• Lead payroll transformation, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and support to junior team members.
• Maintain and enhance payroll policies, SOPs, documentation, and control checklists.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HR, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Tap Growth ai in Malaysia is seeking a highly driven payroll expert to act as Country Champion and SME for 3–5 countries. You will oversee country-level deliverables, ensure compliance, and guide a small payroll team while driving transformation, automation, and digitalization to scale efficiency and improve employee experience.

The role is based in Petaling Jaya with flexible office & remote work, 12-month renewable contract, and a competitive remuneration package including a completion bonus