Global HR Operations Specialist: Onboarding, Payroll & Data

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking an experienced HR Operations Leader in Kuala Lumpur to steward end-to-end lifecycle processes, payroll, benefits, and compliance while maintaining high data integrity across HRIS platforms.

You will partner with global stakeholders in a complex matrix organisation, drive process improvements, ensure statutory compliance, and lead automation initiatives in HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years experience in HR Operations / HR Generalist roles.
• Hands-on experience with Workday and SAP.
• Experience across onboarding, payroll and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including pre-onboarding, onboarding, probation, confirmation, transfers, and promotions; prepare employment contracts and coordinate document collection.
• Execute end-to-end payroll processes, vendor management, payroll validation, and reporting; ensure statutory submissions and compliance with local labour laws; manage benefits enrolment and queries.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (Workday and SAP); generate statutory and operational reports; support system enhancements and onboarding workflows.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across a global matrix organisation; manage external vendors and ensure service standards; advise on cross-border employment matters; drive automation and efficiency in HR operations.

Skills

HR Expertise

Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Organisational Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

DayOne is seeking an experienced HR Operations Leader in Kuala Lumpur to steward end-to-end lifecycle processes, payroll, benefits, and compliance while maintaining high data integrity across HRIS platforms.

You will partner with global stakeholders in a complex matrix organisation, drive process improvements, ensure statutory compliance, and lead automation initiatives in HR operations.