APAC Payroll SME & Transformation Lead (Hybrid)

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunters International Sdn Bhd is seeking a highly motivated payroll professional to act as the Country Champion and SME for a cluster of 3 to 5 countries. You will manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensure statutory compliance, and provide guidance to a small team of processors while leading payroll transformation initiatives.

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the role offers a flexible office & remote work model and a 12-month renewable contract with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, business, finance, or accounting.
• At least 8 years of hands-on payroll experience across multiple countries.
• Experience with payroll transformation, automation, or digitalisation.
• Ability to manage priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct country processing & operations for a cluster of 3–5 countries.
• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company rules.
• Act as country SME & advisor to HR, Finance, vendors, and agencies.
• Lead payroll transformation, automation, and process improvements.
• Provide day-to-day coaching to junior processors.
• Maintain and enhance payroll policies, SOPs, and controls.

Skills

Payroll operations

Multi-country payroll

Regulatory compliance

Automation initiatives

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hunters International Sdn Bhd is seeking a highly motivated payroll professional to act as the Country Champion and SME for a cluster of 3 to 5 countries. You will manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensure statutory compliance, and provide guidance to a small team of processors while leading payroll transformation initiatives.

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the role offers a flexible office & remote work model and a 12-month renewable contract with a competitive remuneration package.