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Salary
💰 MYR 175,650 - MYR 197,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Malaysia Payroll Country Lead will own the complete Country Pod, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country specific government regulations, you will provide guidance and mentorship to the team.
- Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll country related matters.
- Be up to date with various international payroll laws / regulations/Tax and benefits
- Ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific regulations, policies and procedures.
- Manages existing relationships with payroll, accounting and payroll service providers.
- Develop and implement best practices, key performance indicators and SLA metrics for the team.
- Ensure all relevant payroll processes are documented and maintained in line with internal governance requirements and external legislative/regulatory requirements, including GDPR.
- Plan for, implement and review system development, statutory changes, and periodic processes.
- Support with testing for development/enhancements to Payroll system.
Requirements
- Experienced in regional / global payroll operations specifically Malaysia.
- Ability to manage risk and exercise judgement to resolve/escalate issues. Exercise discretion when handling confidential matters
- Understanding of global payroll best practices.
- Experience in implementing payroll in multiple countries and in managing relationships with third party payroll services.
- Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
- Proven experience as Payroll Expert, with extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
- Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
- You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
- It's not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Benefits
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll operationspayroll processingpayroll compliancepayroll taxesinternal controlanalytical skillsproblem-solvingrisk managementbest practices implementationSLA metrics
Soft Skills
mentorshipcommunicationdiscretionadaptabilityproductivityjudgmentrelationship managementimpact orientationconfidentialityasynchronous work