Payroll Transformation Specialist

SD Guthrie Berhad

Selangor

Hybrid

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad is seeking a Payroll Transformation Specialist to support payroll migration across 11 countries, validate payroll data, and coordinate the SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration. The role also reviews Workday integration files and assists HR services transition with country teams.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in HR/payroll, experience with payroll vendors, and strong APAC exposure. A project coordination background and SAP payroll knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

Experience participating in payroll migration or transformation projects.
6–10 years hands-on experience in HR and Payroll, preferably supporting payroll operations or HR services.
Experience working with a payroll vendor or as part of a vendor team.
Involvement in testing cycles such as UT, SIT, UAT and parallel runs during payroll implementation or migration.
Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA payroll or SAP payroll migration.
Able to work with local HR teams and end users through testing, data checks and issue resolution.
Exposure to multi-country payroll operations, especially APAC.
Experience reading or understanding Workday integration files.
Knowledge of SAP ECC payroll and how it differs from SAP S/4HANA payroll.
Background in project management or coordination work.
Experience supporting HR/payroll system transitions with multiple stakeholders/countries.

Responsibilities

Review payroll information for accuracy and validate formulas, pay items and rules.
Support SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration validation and data mapping.
Review Workday integration files and identify data issues.
Assist HR services transition and coordinate handover with providers.
Maintain project documentation, checklists and sign-off forms.
Monitor timelines and escalate issues per framework.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, HRIS and country payroll teams.

Skills

Payroll migration

HR/payroll ops

APAC payroll exposure

Vendor coordination

SAP S/4HANA payroll

Workday integration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Workday

Job description

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net‑zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

Your Mission

The Payroll Transformation Specialist supports SD Guthrie’s payroll transformation activities across 11 countries. The role focuses on reviewing payroll information, validating payroll formulas and pay items, identifying payroll errors, and supporting the system migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. The position works closely with the Payroll Implementation Manager, Payroll Technical Lead, payroll vendors, and country teams to ensure payroll accuracy, smooth transitions, and timely completion of project deliverables.

This role requires strong APAC payroll knowledge along with global payroll understanding, as APAC countries form a major part of the transformation scope. The specialist is also responsible for reviewing Workday integration files and coordinating the transition of HR services during the project.

A. Payroll Review & Validation

Review payroll information to ensure accuracy.
Validate payroll formulas, pay items, and payroll rules.
Identify payroll errors and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
Support validation of payroll results during various testing cycles, including UT, SIT, UAT, and parallel runs.

B. SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Migration

Support migration activities by validating payroll configuration and system outputs.
Review payroll data mapping, integration points, and payroll results in the new SAP S/4HANA environment.
Work with the Payroll Technical Lead to confirm accuracy of payroll logic and configuration.

C. Workday Integration Support

Review and understand Workday integration files sent to SAP S/4HANA.
Support identification of data issues within the integration layer.
Work with HRIS and technical teams to resolve mapping or data flow issues.

D. HR Services Transition

Support the transition of HR services from the outgoing provider to the incoming provider.
Coordinate with service providers to ensure smooth communication and handover of activities.

E. Documentation, Quality Control & Sign‑Offs

Ensure all project documents, checklists, deliverables, and sign‑off forms are completed accurately.
Track outstanding items and follow up with teams across different countries.
Maintain proper documentation for audit and governance purposes.
Liaise with payroll service providers to manage daily activities and ensure timely delivery.
Coordinate with providers to resolve issues and ensure data quality.
Monitor vendor performance and escalated concerns where necessary.

G. Project Timeline & Issue Management

Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for all 11 countries.
Work with multiple stakeholders to ensure project tasks stay on schedule.
Escalate issues promptly following the project’s escalation framework.

H. Stakeholder Collaboration

Work with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, HRIS, technical teams, and country payroll teams.
Provide clear updates, highlight risks, and support regional coordination.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s Degree (Any)
Experience participating in payroll migration or transformation projects.
6 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in HR and Payroll, preferably supporting payroll operations, payroll processing, or HR services.
Experience working with a payroll vendor or as part of a vendor team, especially in activities such as payroll processing, service delivery, or system transition.
Direct involvement in testing cycles such as UT, SIT, UAT, and parallel run phases during payroll implementation or migration projects.
Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA payroll or SAP payroll migration work.
Able to work closely with local HR teams or end users who are responsible for payroll, and capable of guiding them through testing, data checks, and issue resolution.
Exposure to multi‑country payroll operations, especially in APAC. (must‑have)
Preferred / Good‑to‑Have Experience
Experience reading or understanding Workday integration files, especially files sent from Workday to SAP S/4HANA.
Knowledge of SAP ECC payroll and how it differs from SAP S/4HANA payroll.
Background in project management or participation in project coordination work, even if informal.
Experience supporting HR or payroll system transitions involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, or countries.