Regional APJ Payroll Specialist (Malaysia-based)

Tungsten Automation Corporation; Kampung Cendana; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Tungsten Automation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and regional markets within APJ. You will ensure accurate inputs, timely payroll delivery, and compliant statutory filings across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

You will collaborate with in-country payroll agencies and the India-based counterpart, supporting governance, risk management, and continuous improvement of payroll processes in a multi-time zone setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
• Experience preparing annual salary income tax returns/statements across markets in scope is strongly preferred.
• Experience with statutory compliance, governance, or controls-focused payroll work, not just processing.
• Experience managing payroll agencies/vendors and BPOs across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll end-to-end for multiple markets, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and mid-cycle changes.
• Validate payroll inputs from HR and local operations before each pay run.
• Coordinate with local payroll agencies/vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliation reports and variance analysis for review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reconciliation

Excel skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

IT savvy

Time management

Multi-timezone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting, HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Tungsten Automation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and regional markets within APJ. You will ensure accurate inputs, timely payroll delivery, and compliant statutory filings across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

You will collaborate with in-country payroll agencies and the India-based counterpart, supporting governance, risk management, and continuous improvement of payroll processes in a multi-time zone setting.