Regional Payroll Specialist

TechnipFMC plc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing payroll processing for Malaysia and other APAC countries, ensuring compliance with local laws, and collaborating with external vendors. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, at least three years of payroll management experience, and strong expertise in Malaysia payroll practices. This position offers a dynamic environment promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll management experience across multiple countries in APAC.
• Strong expertise in Malaysia payroll regulations and practices.
• Experience in a shared services environment managing external payroll vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Malaysia and assigned APAC countries.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll requirements.
• Collaborate with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills and Abilities

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analysis and Problem Solving

Data Integrity and Quality Assurance

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Workforce Time

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

The Regional Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely end‑to‑end payroll for multiple APAC & Middle East countries, with core deliverables focused on Malaysia payroll. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors, ensures strong governance, and supports payroll‑related projects, system changes, and process improvements within the Shared Services organization.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for Malaysia and other assigned APAC & Middle East countries via internal payroll systems or external vendors.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting/GL, finance payment requests, and all mandatory statutory requirements.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings accurately and on time according to each country’s legislation.
• Partner with the Mobility team and external tax agencies on expatriate/inpatriate tax computations and filings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll data at all times.

Compliance

• Ensure payroll operations comply with statutory requirements (e.g., local labour laws, tax regulations, social security, etc.), company policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to audit queries.

Vendor Management

• Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality, accuracy and compliance.

Enquiry Management

• Address payroll‑related queries and discrepancies via ticketing system promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.

Project & Change Management

• Support HR and payroll transformation initiatives by providing country‑specific payroll insights and expertise.
• Lead system migrations and implementations, including UAT, testing, documentation, and Go‑Live support.
• Communicate payroll‑related changes clearly to stakeholders and employees.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrades, continuous improvement efforts, and standardisation of best practices.

Payroll Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain accurate payroll records, statutory documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions. Ensure documentation is always up‑to‑date and audit‑ready.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide payroll expertise to Centers of Excellence (CoEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and internal stakeholders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders as a trusted payroll partner.

You are meant for this job if:

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of Payroll management experience (multi countries in APAC), with strong Malaysia payroll expertise.
• Experience working in a shared services environment and managing external payroll vendors is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and analytical/numerical skills.
• Customer‑focused, collaborative, and able to work independently with a high sense of ownership.
• Effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or SAP Workforce Time system is a plus.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Documentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills and Abilities
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Data Integrity and Quality Assurance
• Time Management

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.
TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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