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Job summary
A global leader in testing and certification is seeking an APAC HR SSC Project Assistant Manager/Manager in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This strategic role involves developing the APAC HR Shared Services Center, focusing on HR operations efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR shared services, strong project management skills, and familiarity with major HR systems. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in multi-country HR shared-services organizations.
- Experience with HR systems and multi-country payroll in APAC markets.
- Lean/Six-Sigma or similar certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and executing the APAC SSC Roadmap.
- Lead sourcing and standardization of payroll systems.
- Collaborate with vendors for system compatibility.
- Ensure statutory compliance across APAC jurisdictions.
Skills
Education
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- Full-time
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
This role is a strategic and hands‑on HR professional to support the development and implementation of the APAC HR Shared Services Center (SSC). This role will play a key part in building and developing the APAC SSC Roadmap from the ground up, driving process standardization, and ensuring smooth transition and implementation across the region. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HR operations, systems, compliance, and change management, with a strong focus on efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder engagement.
- Assist in designing and executing the APAC SSC Roadmap aligned with regional and global HR strategies.
- Assist in defining service scope, delivery model, and governance structure.
- Support the transition of HR services into the SSC, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and stakeholder alignment.
- Coordinate with local HR teams and stakeholders to manage change effectively.
- Lead the sourcing and standardization of regional payroll systems to support SSC operations.
- Assist in‑sourcing vs. outsourcing models for payroll and other HR services, including cost‑benefit analysis and ROI evaluation.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure system compatibility and scalability.
- Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to ensure systems support SSC operations.
- Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance service delivery and automation.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure statutory and legal compliance across all jurisdictions within APAC.
- Maintain high standards of data privacy and risk management inline with local regulations and global policies.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure buy‑in and smooth collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years hands‑on experience building or transforming multi‑country HR shared‑services organizations in a multinational setting
- Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP) and multi‑country payroll in 10+ APAC markets.
- Lean/Six‑Sigma or similar process‑improvement certification preferred
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
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