Payroll Team Lead - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Vistra; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical, life, dental, optical cover

Study leave and professional coverage

Training and development

Job summary

Vistra in Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead - Payroll to oversee daily payroll operations and drive accuracy and compliance across a regional scope. Reporting to the Senior Operation Manager, this role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight for a growing payroll function.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in payroll, strong English communication, and a proven ability to manage teams, ensure timely month-end close, and uphold ISAE3402 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
• Experience with statutory compliance in Malaysia.
• Strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate payroll data migration and parallel testing.
• Supervise the daily operations of the team members.
• Ensure month-end close related reports are submitted to clients on time and accurately recorded.
• Administer and monitor payroll processing schedule for associates in the team.
• Coordinate and monitor end-to-end payroll process in line with ISAE3402 requirements.
• Maintain resource planning to meet SLA.
• Verify payroll reports before transmission to client.
• Ensure payroll statutory compliance on compensation.
• Coordinate timely year-end reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Accounting

Diploma or higher in related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Vistra in Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead - Payroll to oversee daily payroll operations and drive accuracy and compliance across a regional scope. Reporting to the Senior Operation Manager, this role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight for a growing payroll function.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in payroll, strong English communication, and a proven ability to manage teams, ensure timely month-end close, and uphold ISAE3402 standards.