Global Payroll Specialist – Asia/EMEA

Toll Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Malaysia to manage payroll operations across Asia and/or EMEA. The role requires accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Workday and Excel, and strong attention to detail. Mandarin and/or Thai language skills are a plus to support regional activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a regional or multi-country payroll environment.
• Proficiency in Workday or payroll service provider platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation across Asia and/or EMEA countries.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Thai would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established payroll procedures.
• Validate payroll inputs, including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, employees, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll queries, discrepancies, and issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, statutory requirements, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports to support audits, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payroll system implementations, integrations, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support off-cycle payroll processing, year-end payroll activities, statutory reporting, and tax filings as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and service delivery standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Mandarin/Thai advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Payroll service providers

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Toll Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Malaysia to manage payroll operations across Asia and/or EMEA. The role requires accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Workday and Excel, and strong attention to detail. Mandarin and/or Thai language skills are a plus to support regional activities.