Senior Payroll Transformation Specialist

MOL Accessportal Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer is seeking a payroll lead to own Malaysia payroll end-to-end and collaborate with APAC vendors across multiple jurisdictions. You will ensure accurate calculations, statutory filings, and compliant processes while leveraging AI-assisted validation and automation to reduce manual touches.

You will coordinate monthly cycles, audits, and continuous improvements, working with HR, Finance, and IT to implement system integrations and data flows.

Qualifications

• 4+ years regional payroll experience, multi-country exposure preferred.
• Hands-on Malaysia payroll processing (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors across jurisdictions.
• SOX, statutory or internal/external audits experience preferred.
• Experience in payroll process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled transformation.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath/Power Automate/Workday.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Malaysia payroll processing with in-house duties and statutory filings.
• Manage outsourced APAC payroll vendors; ensure accuracy, SLAs, and responses.
• Coordinate month-end processes and audit readiness with stakeholders.
• Lead process improvements using AI/automation to raise accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management and compliance purposes.

Skills

Payroll processing

APAC payroll

SOX audits

AI/automation

Vendor management

RPA

Data analytics

Tools

UiPath

Power Automate

Workday

Timesoft

Job description

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities

1. Payroll Malaysia In-House Payroll Own end-to-end processing of Malaysia payroll in-house, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, bonuses, and deductions, applying RPA and automated workflows to reduce manual touchpoints wherever possible. Calculate and process statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD) and ensure timely remittance and filing. Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries, GL postings, and payroll-related balance sheet accounts. Manage year-end tax reporting (e.g., EA forms) and other statutory filings for Malaysia. Ensure full compliance with the Employment Act and other applicable Malaysian labor regulations.
2. Rest of APAC (excl SG) Payroll Operations (Vendor-Managed) Act as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for outsourced payroll vendors across assigned APAC countries. Review and validate payroll inputs, calculations, and outputs (salary, statutory contributions, tax filings, benefits deductions) submitted by vendors for accuracy and compliance with local regulations, leveraging AI-assisted data validation and anomaly detection tools where available to strengthen quality checks. Coordinate monthly payroll cycles with vendors, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs and internal deadlines. Manage escalations, discrepancies, and query resolution between vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders. Monitor vendor performance against KPIs/SLAs and participate in periodic vendor reviews and contract renewals. Stay current on statutory and regulatory changes (e.g., tax, social security, employment law) across APAC jurisdictions and ensure vendors implement required changes.
3. Audit & Compliance Management Lead and coordinate SOX audit requirements related to payroll processes, including control documentation, walkthroughs, and remediation of findings. Manage statutory and external/internal audits for all applicable entities across APAC, acting as the key liaison between auditors, vendors, and internal teams. Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and evidence for payroll-related controls and transactions, using automation and AI-assisted tools to accelerate evidence gathering and strengthen audit trail accuracy. Track audit findings and action items through to closure, ensuring timely remediation and process updates. Maintain payroll process documentation, SOPs, and control matrices to support audit readiness at all times.
4. Process Improvement & AI Transformation Identify inefficiencies, risks, and gaps in current payroll processes and controls across the region. Lead the exploration, design, and rollout of AI-driven and automation solutions (e.g., AI-assisted data validation, anomaly detection, generative AI/chatbots for employee payroll queries, intelligent document processing, RPA, predictive analytics for payroll cost forecasting) to improve payroll accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency. Evaluate emerging AI/automation tools and vendor capabilities, building business cases and roadmaps for adoption across APAC payroll operations. Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to streamline payroll workflows, system integrations (e.g., HRIS-payroll interfaces), and data flows to support AI-enabled processes. Develop and maintain payroll process documentation, checklists, and control frameworks, including updates needed to support new AI/automation tools. Support system implementations, upgrades, or vendor transitions as needed. Lead or contribute to other payroll, HR, or finance transformation projects as assigned, acting as a flexible resource for cross-functional initiatives beyond core payroll operations.
5. Reporting & Stakeholder Management Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc payroll reports and reconciliations for management and finance teams, increasingly leveraging AI-powered analytics and dashboards to surface trends and insights. Provide payroll data and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and headcount reporting. Build strong working relationships with in-country HR, Finance, vendors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Pre-Requisites

A specialist with at least 4 years of regional payroll experience gained, preferably in a multi-country environment. Hands-on experience with Malaysia payroll processing (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) is required. Experience managing outsourced payroll vendors across multiple jurisdictions. Prior experience supporting SOX, statutory, or internal/external audits is highly preferred. Experience in payroll process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled transformation projects is highly preferred. Exposure to RPA, AI tools, or data analytics platforms applied to HR/payroll processes is a strong plus. Hands-on experience with automation or AI platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Workday AI/ML capabilities is an advantage. Strong knowledge of APAC payroll regulations, statutory requirements, and compliance frameworks. Solid understanding of internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit processes. Excellent vendor management and stakeholder communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping abilities. Proficiency in Timesoft payroll system, preferably Workday HRIS and advanced Excel skills. High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently across multiple countries, time zones, and cultures. Resourceful, independent, analytical and is self-driven with high degree of professional integrity with ability to handle confidential information Working knowledge of or strong curiosity about AI/automation tools (e.g., RPA, generative AI, machine-learning-based analytics), with a demonstrated ability to translate them into practical payroll efficiency gains. Flexible and adaptable, able to pick up ad hoc projects outside core payroll duties as business needs evolve. A team player and possess a customer-focused attitude.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

We also provide reasonable accommodations where needed - including for disability or religious practices - so every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

Are you game?

At Razer, you’ll be at the forefront of the most exciting industry in the world: gaming. As gaming evolves, so does the ecosystem that powers it: hardware, software and services. Guided by our mission “For Gamers. By Gamers.”, we create cutting-edge products and experiences that define the ultimate gameplay. Staying true to our mission, we’re relentlessly pushing boundaries and leading the charge in AI for gaming, shaping the future of the industry. At Razer, you won’t just witness this evolution; you’ll help drive it. Joining Razer means being part of a global mission to bring gamers closer to the games they love. Whether you’re crafting the next generation of gaming gear or powering our global operations behind the scenes, you’ll take on meaningful work in a truly international, cross-cultural environment. The journey toward Being Phenomenal isn’t always easy, but gamers excel through teamwork, grit, and problem-solving. Our people are what make Razer exceptional. Together, we’ll take Razer to even greater heights. Razer is proud to be certified a Great Place to Work® in both the United States and Singapore, and recognized as a Singapore Top Employer by the Top Employer Institute, reflecting our commitment to making your journey here a rewarding one.