TechnipFMC

Regional Payroll Specialist

TechnipFMC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kuala Lumpur • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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About the role

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Malaysia and other assigned APAC & Middle East countries via internal payroll systems or external vendors.
  • Prepare payroll reports for accounting/GL, finance payment requests, and all mandatory statutory requirements.
  • Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings accurately and on time according to each country’s legislation.
  • Partner with the Mobility team and external tax agencies on expatriate/inpatriate tax computations and filings.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll data at all times.
  • Ensure payroll operations comply with statutory requirements (e.g., local labour laws, tax regulations, social security, etc.), company policies and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to audit queries.
  • Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality, accuracy and compliance.
  • Address payroll-related queries and discrepancies via ticketing system promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.
  • Support HR and payroll transformation initiatives by providing country-specific payroll insights and expertise.
  • Lead system migrations and implementations, including UAT, testing, documentation, and Go-Live support.
  • Communicate payroll-related changes clearly to stakeholders and employees.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to payroll system upgrades, continuous improvement efforts, and standardization of best practices.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records, statutory documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions. Ensure documentation is always up-to-date and audit-ready.
  • Provide payroll expertise to Centers of Excellence (CoEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and internal stakeholders.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders as a trusted payroll partner.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree holder in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Minimum 3 years of Payroll management experience (multi countries in APAC) , with strong Malaysia payroll expertise.
  • Experience working in a shared services environment and managing external payroll vendors is an advantage.
  • Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and analytical/numerical skills.
  • Customer-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently with a high sense of ownership.
  • Effective time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or SAP Workforce Time system is a plus.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processingstatutory filingstax computationspayroll reportspayroll data managementsystem migrationsUATdocumentationpayroll expertiseprocess improvement
Soft skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscustomer-focusedcollaborativeindependenttime managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingconfidentialityrelationship building