Team Leader, Payroll Systems Project Consulting Team

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Project Consulting Team Manager to drive client project deliveries on HR systems, particularly payroll and leave modules. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of technical experience in payroll systems and a proven track record of managing teams effectively. This position requires strong communication skills in English and familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years technical experience in payroll systems is a MUST.
• Proven track record of people management and team leadership.
• Excellent English communication; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of payroll and leave system implementations.
• Manage and mentor the BA Team for effective requirement gathering.
• Drive configuration and integration of HRIS systems.

Skills

Technical experience in payroll systems

People management

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Team Leader, Payroll Systems Project Consulting Team

Join our HRIS Consultant Team as a Project Consulting Team Manager and drive client project deliveries on HR system, including payroll and leave modules.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of payroll and leave system implementations, managing cross-functional teams to execute feature adjustments and system setups for external clients across APAC.

Manage and mentor the BA Team to ensure effective requirement gathering and solution design.

Responsible for technical manpower management and allocation.

Drive the configuration and integration of HRIS systems to deliver optimized solutions.

Apply Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methods to ensure timely delivery.

Oversee HRIS product roadmap and drive continuous improvement.

Translate business needs into clear requirements for the tech team.

Engage stakeholders, gather feedback, and improve user experience.

Lead data management and use automation tools to streamline processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years technical experience in payroll systems is a MUST.

Proven track record of people management and team leadership.

Certified in PMP, Agile, Scrum, or Lean methodologies is a plus.

Excellent English communication; other languages a plus.