Regional Payroll Transformation Lead | 2-Year Contract

SEEK; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an exceptional project leader for a high-impact two-year contract to drive regional transformation in multi-country payroll operations. The role involves managing a shift to a unified vendor platform while ensuring compliance and accuracy across Asian markets. Strong project management and stakeholder management skills are essential. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in HR/Payroll systems and is familiar with Asian market regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience, preferably in HR/Payroll systems.
• Proven track record managing multi-country implementations.
• Understanding of integration setup from Workday to payroll vendor platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from initial planning through seamless implementation.
• Collaborate closely with HR Operations, Finance, IT, and local market teams.
• Ensure full compliance with local payroll regulations across all operating countries.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Change management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Job description

A leading tech company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an exceptional project leader for a high-impact two-year contract to drive regional transformation in multi-country payroll operations. The role involves managing a shift to a unified vendor platform while ensuring compliance and accuracy across Asian markets. Strong project management and stakeholder management skills are essential. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in HR/Payroll systems and is familiar with Asian market regulations.