Regional Head - HR Shared Services (APAC)

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Regional Head for HR Shared Services in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. This role involves leading payroll standardization and managing the Employee Life Cycle data within Workday. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR Shared Services with at least 10-15 years of experience and proven leadership skills. You’ll drive operational excellence and collaborate with global teams, contributing to strategic HR operations across Asia while enjoying growth opportunities in an inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of HR Shared Services experience, including 3-5 years in regional leadership.
• Proven track record in payroll standardization and third party vendor migration.
• Expertise in Workday administration and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll standardization and migration to a third-party vendor across Asia.
• Oversee end-to-end Employee Life Cycle (ELC) data administration in Workday.
• Drive SSC operational excellence and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

HR Shared Services experience

Payroll standardization

Workday administration

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Asia labor laws

Job description

Regional Head - HR Shared Services (APAC)

As the Asia HR Shared Service Center Head, you will:

• Lead payroll standardization and migration to a third-party vendor across Asia
• Oversee end-to-end Employee Life Cycle (ELC) data administration in Workday
• Drive SSC operational excellence and lead a high-performing team
• Ensure compliance with Asia labor laws, tax regulations, and data privacy standards

A successful Asia HR SSC Head should have:

• Minimum 10-15 years of HR Shared Services experience, including 3-5 years in regional leadership
• Proven track record in payroll standardization and third party vendor migration•
• Expertise in Workday administration and data governance
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams
• Knowledge of Asia labor laws and data privacy requirements

A global organization recognized for operational excellence and innovation, committed to building world-class HR capabilities across Asia. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Regional leadership exposure with collaboration across global teams
• Opportunity to shape HR operations strategy for Asia
• Inclusive team culture with continuous learning and development
• Permanent role with career growth in a global organization

Ready to lead HR transformation and make an impact across Asia? Apply today or reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!