HR Tech Governance & SOX Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an HR technology governance professional to lead HRIS administration and SOX compliance across Workday and related platforms. The role emphasizes control effectiveness, data governance, and collaboration with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Finance to uphold governance frameworks.

The candidate will manage system configurations, access controls, and documentation while supporting audits, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in HRIS, HR Operations, HR Technology, SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, Audit, or Governance functions
• Experience supporting enterprise HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting controls, audit engagements, operational risk management, or compliance programs
• Familiarity with HR processes, employee lifecycle management, and shared services operations
• HRIS administration and support
• Compliance and internal controls
• Risk and control assessment methodologies
• HR process governance
• Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls
• User access management and security governance
• Data governance and data quality management
• Reporting and analytics (Power BI, Excel, Tableau)
• Audit documentation and evidence management

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key functional lead for HR ticketing systems, Workday, or related HR platforms
• Manage system configuration, security roles, workflow updates, testing, and enhancements
• Support system upgrades, releases, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Troubleshoot HR system issues and coordinate resolutions with IT and external vendors
• Maintain HR technology documentation, process maps, and SOPs
• Execute and monitor HR controls to ensure compliance with internal control requirements
• Perform periodic reviews of HR processes, system access, approvals, and control effectiveness
• Maintain evidence and documentation required for control and compliance testing and external audits
• Partner with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Finance teams during control assessments and audit reviews
• Identify control gaps and support implementation of remediation plans
• Ensure HR processes comply with governance frameworks and corporate policies
• Ensure employee data integrity across HR systems
• Conduct regular data audits and reconciliation activities
• Monitor HR system security roles, SoD, and access controls
• Support compliance with data privacy regulations and information security requirements
• Maintain governance standards for employee lifecycle transactions
• Work closely with HR Operations, HRIS, IT, Finance, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams
• Provide guidance to HR users on governance requirements and control procedures
• Support training and awareness initiatives related to HR compliance and SOX controls
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR technology governance and control-related matters

Skills

HRIS Administration

Workday Experience

SOX Compliance

Internal Controls

Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Reporting & Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / IS / Business / Accounting / Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an HR technology governance professional to lead HRIS administration and SOX compliance across Workday and related platforms. The role emphasizes control effectiveness, data governance, and collaboration with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Finance to uphold governance frameworks.

The candidate will manage system configurations, access controls, and documentation while supporting audits, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within HR processes.