Regional Payroll Specialist (Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Mangolia)

Schneider Electric; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company based in Malaysia is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing across multiple countries. This role involves ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance, preparing payroll reports, and contributing to HR projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of payroll experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong numerical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to read Traditional Mandarin are advantageous. Attractive benefits are offered, including comprehensive medical coverage and stock ownership.

Benefits

Global Family Leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• A team player with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for multiple markets.
• Validate calculations and ensure compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports and tax filings.

Skills

Payroll experience

Numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent and organized

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Team player

Reading Traditional Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource, Mathematics, Accounting or relevant discipline

Job description

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role

Are you passionate about payroll accuracy and compliance across multiple markets? We are looking for a Regional Payroll Specialist to manage the payroll processing for multiple countries. We are more than a payroll team—we are the backbone of employee experience. Our Regional Payroll function delivers centralized services for over 10 countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you love numbers, thrive on detail, and want to make a difference, this is your opportunity.

What will you do?

• Own the Process: Manage end-to-end payroll for markets like Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia using a payroll system.
• Drive Accuracy & Compliance: Validate calculations, reconcile payroll, and ensure alignment with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Deliver Insights: Prepare payroll reports, tax filings, statutory submissions.
• Keep Us Organized: Maintain clear documentation for processes, approvals, and pay advice.
• Innovate & Improve: Contribute to HR projects that simplify work and drive automation.
• Be the Expert: Advise stakeholders on payroll procedures, statutory contributions, and income tax matters.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Min 2 years of payroll experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource, Mathematics, Accounting or other relevant discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Independent, organized, and time conscious.
• A team player with a growth mindset and appetite to learn.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel at Intermediate level.
• Able to read Traditional Mandarin will be an added advantage to support Taiwan’s payroll.

What’s in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• …and more!

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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