TechnipFMC

Regional HR, 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 Australia and other assigned APAC & Middle East countries via internal payroll systems or external vendors.
  • Ensure payroll operations comply with statutory requirements (local labour laws, tax regulations, social security), company policies, and internal controls.
  • 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.
  • Prepare payroll reports for accounting/GL, finance payment requests, and all mandatory statutory requirements.
  • Ensure employee data accuracy, integrity & timeliness in HR systems. Maintain and upkeep employee files.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll data at all times.
  • Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Provide payroll and HR shared service operations expertise to Centers of Excellence (CoEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and internal stakeholders.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders as a trusted HR Ops & payroll partner.
  • Support process improvement initiatives to streamline HR and payroll operations, enhance efficiency, and standardize best practices.
  • Address HR and payroll-related queries or discrepancies via the ticketing system promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.
  • Maintain accurate employee and payroll records, statutory documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions; ensure all documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready.
  • Support HR and payroll transformation initiatives by providing country-specific payroll and HR process expertise.

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 Australia 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
  • Strong governance
  • Equal opportunities
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingstatutory filingstax computationsemployee data managementaudit preparationprocess improvementHR operationspayroll managementdata accuracycompliance
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscustomer-focusedcollaborativeindependenttime managementcommunicationownershipproblem-solvingrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration