Payroll Manager (Shared Services - Manufacturing Payroll)

Michael Page; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Payroll Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in a globally recognized manufacturing organization. This role involves overseeing payroll compliance across regions, mentoring staff, and optimizing processes. With a commitment to sustainable growth and a focus on career development, this company offers a vibrant environment where your expertise will drive significant improvements. If you have a passion for payroll operations and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Opportunities for Career Growth

Dynamic Working Environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in payroll operations, focusing on shared services.
• Experience in managing payroll teams and transition projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Lead payroll team and collaborate with HR and finance departments.
• Continuously improve payroll processes and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Payroll Operations

Compliance with Labor Laws

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Process Optimization

Vendor Management

Fluency in English

Mandarin Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

• MNC working environment
• Competitive Compensation package

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established large organization within the Manufacturing industry, with a global presence and a strong commitment to sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Manage Payroll Operations & Compliance: Oversee day-to-day payroll processing across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international labor laws and tax regulations specific to the manufacturing industry.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication: Lead and mentor the payroll team, collaborate with HR, finance, and senior management, and prepare regular payroll performance reports to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization & Vendor Management: Involved in migration projects, continuously improve payroll processes and manage relationships with external payroll vendors to ensure efficient and accurate payroll delivery.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in payroll operations, with a focus on shared services and manufacturing payroll.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in managing payroll team
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills (e.g., Mandarin) are a plus to manage mandarin speaking stakeholders.
• Good understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance, particularly within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in transition / migration projects in a Shared Services environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global organization.
• A dynamic and inclusive working environment.