HR Enablement Talent Input Payroll Specialist

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Talent (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an HR Enablement Talent Input Payroll Specialist. You will ensure accurate payroll processing and collaborate with stakeholders for process improvements. The role requires a strong background in payroll operations and experience in HR environments. Join a diverse team dedicated to building a better working world.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Transformative leadership development

Qualifications

• 5-6 years relevant experience in HR Payroll.
• Knowledge of HR processes and HR technology.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll input validation and processing.
• Tracking and resolving payroll input errors.
• Supporting audit and compliance processes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of payroll operations

MS Office Skills (strong Excel Knowledge)

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Structured communication skills

Job description

HR Enablement Talent Input Payroll Specialist

Location: Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 8 Oct 2025

Requisition ID: 1648763

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

HR Enablement Talent Input Payroll Specialist

As a member of the HR Enablement team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of all Talent payroll inputs during payroll runs. You will also play a critical role in closing audit loops by collaborating with stakeholders and driving process improvements.

The opportunity

Being part of HR Enablement, you will be the key POC between TR and Payroll. You will be responsible for managing all Talent payroll inputs shared on a timely basis.

Your key responsibilities

• Payroll Input Validation and Processing - Working with various internal teams to consolidate, validate and confirm Talent payroll input especially for monthly variable components, supplementary pay, and release pay cycles
• Error Tracking and Resolution - Manage error trackers for payroll inputs, identifying issues such as incorrect international worker status, duplicate inputs, and late resignations. Participates in clarification process with HRE and TR teams, while providing supporting analysis
• Audit and Compliance Support- Participate in payroll automation, including UAT reviews and template finalizations. Involved in defining business rules for automated payroll processing and contributing to validation and exception handling.
• Employee Query Management - Provide timely and comprehensive responses to employee/Talent queries related to payroll inputs.
• Write to Waiver Process Management - Oversee the Write to Waiver process for GDS India.
• Process Standardization & Efficiency - Support the standardization of Talent payroll activities and drive overall operational efficiency.
• Control Implementation - Support in implementation of new processes/controls to mitigate any control gaps

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong knowledge of payroll operations
• In-depth professional experience, 6 yrs in a similar role preferably in the corporate Finance (Payroll) function of a Shared Services
• MS Office Skills i.e. strong Excel Knowledge
• Highly analytic and keen sense for details and data accuracy
• Ownership mindset with a drive to close tasks effectively
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Well-developed collaboration, presentation and influencing skills
• Structured communication skills and a professional presence

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5-6 years relevant experience in HR Payroll
• Knowledge of HR processes and HR technology
• In-depth knowledge of payroll operations
• Experience in meeting demanding time frames

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Immense knowledge of payroll process
• Knowledge of working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of working with virtual teams

What we look for

• A team player with an agile mindset – should be open to continuous learnings
• Self-driven with an ability to produce high quality output and self-checks with minimal supervision
• Contribute process improvement ideas leading to higher quality service
• Develop a flexible and adaptive management style to meet the diverse needs of our people and clients
• Ability to demonstrate high quality of work in managing stakeholder expectations

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.