Strategic Payroll Leader - China & Global Ops

Coherent; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll for designated regions with emphasis on China operations. You will coach a growing payroll team and ensure compliance with local laws and tax regulations while collaborating with HR, Finance and external providers.

The role requires strong knowledge of international payroll practices, hands-on SAP Payroll skills, and proven ability to drive system enhancements and automation within a global shared

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Payroll preferred.
• Prior experience working in a global or regional payroll shared services environment.
• Minimum 5+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end China payroll.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, statutory requirements, and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading payroll transitions, system implementation, vendor transitions or automation initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mandarin language proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for designated countries or regions, with strong ownership of China payroll operations.
• Supervise, coach and develop senior and junior payroll team members, fostering high performance and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, statutory requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external service providers to maintain accurate employee master data, benefits and financial integration.
• Support and coordinate payroll audits, statutory filings and reporting requirements.
• Drive payroll system enhancements, automation and process improvement to increase efficiency, scalability and accuracy.
• Act as a point of contact for escalated complex payroll issues and inquiries, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
• Lead or participate in ad-hoc payroll or HR related projects, including payroll transitions, new country setup or global initiatives as and when required

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related discipline

Tools

SAP Payroll

Job description

Coherent in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll for designated regions with emphasis on China operations. You will coach a growing payroll team and ensure compliance with local laws and tax regulations while collaborating with HR, Finance and external providers.

The role requires strong knowledge of international payroll practices, hands-on SAP Payroll skills, and proven ability to drive system enhancements and automation within a global shared