APAC Payroll Transformation Lead | AI & Automation

Razer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer seeks a Payroll Automation & Transformation Specialist to own Malaysia payroll end-to-end and support APAC vendor-managed operations with a focus on automation and AI. You will drive SOX and statutory audits, improve payroll controls, and partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to deliver accurate, timely payroll across multiple jurisdictions.

Join a dynamic team at Razer, leveraging AI-driven tools to modernise payroll processing, ensure compliance, and enable scalable growth across

Qualifications

• At least 4 years regional payroll experience.
• Hands-on Malaysia payroll processing (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) required.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting SOX, statutory, or internal/external audits is highly preferred.
• Exposure to AI/automation tools in HR/payroll is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with automation or AI platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Workday AI/ML capabilities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end processing of Malaysia payroll in-house, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, bonuses, and deductions, using RPA and automated workflows.
• Calculate and process statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD) and ensure timely remittance and filing.
• Prepare payroll journals, GL postings, and payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
• Manage year-end tax reporting (EA forms) and other statutory filings for Malaysia.
• Coordinate monthly payroll cycles with vendors, ensuring SLAs and deadlines.
• Lead SOX audit-related activities and remediation for payroll processes.
• Drive AI-driven process improvements and automation to improve accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly ad hoc payroll reports and analytics for management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Vendor management

Audit support

RPA / AI tools

Excel

Workday HRIS

Data validation

UIPath

Tools

Timesoft

UiPath

Power Automate

Workday AI/ML

Job description

Razer seeks a Payroll Automation & Transformation Specialist to own Malaysia payroll end-to-end and support APAC vendor-managed operations with a focus on automation and AI. You will drive SOX and statutory audits, improve payroll controls, and partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to deliver accurate, timely payroll across multiple jurisdictions.

Join a dynamic team at Razer, leveraging AI-driven tools to modernise payroll processing, ensure compliance, and enable scalable growth across