APAC Payroll Specialist: Regional Impact & Transformation

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Business Services APAC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate and timely payroll across Southeast Asia. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to drive continuous improvement, governance, and payroll transformation initiatives that enhance employee experience and regulatory compliance.

As a trusted advisor, you will handle complex data, ensure statutory reporting accuracy, and participate in system enhancements while maintaining data integrity and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably across SEA markets.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory contributions in SEA.
• Experience with payroll vendors, outsourced providers, or payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for SEA countries with accuracy and compliance.
• Review inputs: new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, bonuses, overtime, deductions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validations before finalization.
• Generate payroll and statutory reports and support year-end tax reporting.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Multi-country SEA payroll

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Time & Attendance systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent in fast-paced env

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Time & Attendance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Danone Business Services APAC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate and timely payroll across Southeast Asia. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to drive continuous improvement, governance, and payroll transformation initiatives that enhance employee experience and regulatory compliance.

As a trusted advisor, you will handle complex data, ensure statutory reporting accuracy, and participate in system enhancements while maintaining data integrity and strong stakeholder