Payroll Specialist, India & APAC Operations

ASSA ABLOY; Kulai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HID Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist for India & APAC to support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. The role focuses on transitioning payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and handling payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee queries.

The successful candidate will work within APAC Payroll Shared Services, collaborating with HR, Finance, vendors, authorities, and employees in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, HR, business administration or related field.
• Fluent English written and spoken is essential.
• 3–5 years' hands-on India payroll experience is typical for similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of India payroll legislation, taxation, labour laws, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end India payroll operations.
• Validate payroll inputs such as hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, incentives, and employee updates.
• Perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, validations, and audit checks before finalization.
• Support payroll approvals, salary disbursements, statutory payments, and Full & Final settlements.
• Support employee payroll queries with timely resolution and documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, supporting documentation, and audit trails.
• Assist with payroll procedures, process documentation, controls, and user guides.
• Support process improvement, automation, and standardization.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration

Tools

ADP

BIPO

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Payroll Specialist, India & APAC Operations

• Bandar Indahpura, MY, 81000


• Entry level


• Human Resources


• No Travel Required


• 31-Jan-2027

An Amazing Career Opportunity foraPayroll Specialist, India & APAC!!

Job ID: 51446

Do you LOVE being sitting within APAC Payroll Shared Services and support accurate, compliant, and timely India & APAC payroll delivery. Helping Payroll Lead in India transition payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and support payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee payroll queries. And also sometimes will be the back up to support rest of APAC countries?

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

As ourPayroll Specialist, India & APAC, you’ll support HID’s successby:

Summary

The India Payroll Specialist will sit within APAC Payroll Shared Services and support accurate, compliant, and timely India & APAC payroll delivery. The role will mainly help Payroll Lead in India transition payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and support payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee payroll queries. And also sometimes will be the back up to support rest of APAC countries.

This role requires strong India payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work with HR, Finance, vendors, authorities, and employees in a multinational shared services environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Payroll Operations

• Support accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end India payroll operations.


• Validate payroll inputs such as hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, incentives, and employee updates.


• Perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, validations, and audit checks before finalization.


• Support payroll approvals, salary disbursements, statutory payments, and Full & Final settlements.


• Support employee payroll queries, including escalations, with timely resolution and documentation.


• Maintain payroll records, supporting documentation, and audit trails.

Payroll Transformation & Implementation

• Support the ADP to BIPO transition, including testing, data validation, parallel runs, UAT, and post-go-live support.


• Assist with payroll procedures, process documentation, controls, and user guides.


• Support process improvement, automation, and standardization.


• Participate in payroll implementation and transformation projects as required.

YourExperienceand Background include:

Education and Experience

• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal, are essential.


• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field.


• Minimum 3-5 years' hands‑on India payroll experience.


• Strong knowledge of India payroll legislation, taxation, labour laws, and statutory compliance requirements.


• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers, preferably ADP.


• Experience supporting payroll implementation, migration, or in-house payroll build projects is advantageous.


• Multinational or shared services payroll experience is preferred, with opportunity to build broader international payroll exposure.


• Exposure to payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end payroll processes is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reconciliations, and payroll data analysis.


• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, BIPO, or similar payroll platforms.


• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Competency

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Strong stakeholder relationship and teamwork skills.


• Proactive, improvement‑focused, and comfortable supporting payroll transformation.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package


• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance


• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture


• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential


• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience,


• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.


• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail].

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.


• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.


• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

Our Talent Acquisition team may use an AI‑powered screening tool to support their initial review of your application. The tool analyzes resume content such as qualifications, skills, and experience to help recruiters assess applications against role requirements. It does not score, rank, filter, or make any decisions about your application. All hiring decisions are made by people following their own review of your full application.

Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

If you believe the tool has not accurately represented your application, you can request direct human review by contacting [e-mail] with the subject line "Application Review Request" and the role you applied for.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.