Ambition Hiring! Full Time Senior Specialist, Payroll Operations - Improvements in Selangor - Ricebowl

Senior Payroll Specialist | 12-Month Contract | Petaling Jaya

Are you a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on driving change in a complex, multi-country environment? This 12-month contract role, based in Petaling Jaya, offers the chance to lead high-impact payroll transformation work within a globally connected shared services organisation. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference - read on.

Why Apply?

This is more than a processing role. You'll be at the forefront of system migration, process improvement, and backlog remediation - working across multiple regions and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. It's a genuine opportunity to leave your mark within a well-regarded international organisation.

The Role

From system migration to month-end processing, here's where you'll focus:

• Leading payroll system migration initiatives, including parallel testing and data validation
• Reviewing workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies and drive automation or standardisation
• Clearing legacy payroll backlogs across pay periods and employee groups
• Reconciling payroll registers against statutory filings and reports for audit readiness
• Acting as backup processor for regional and high-complexity payrolls, including the US
• Partnering with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues within agreed SLAs
• Handling complex payroll escalations and providing Level 2 technical guidance

What We're Looking For

Here's what will set you apart:

• At least 5 years of regional payroll experience in a BPO, GBS, or shared services setting
• Sound knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements across US, UK, EMEA, and APAC
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with systems such as ADP, Oracle, SAP, or Workday
• Strong analytical thinking with hands-on experience in payroll issue remediation
• Professional certification (CPP, GPA, or PMP) and Oracle Fusion HCM experience are advantageous

Ready to make your mark in global payroll? Apply now and let's talk.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: *************88 (1048918-T)

Desired Skills and Experience

At least 5 years of regional payroll experience in a BPO, GBS, or shared services setting
Sound knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements across US, UK, EMEA, and APAC
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with systems such as ADP, Oracle, SAP, or Workday
Strong analytical thinking with hands-on experience in payroll issue remediation
Professional certification (CPP, GPA, or PMP) and Oracle Fusion HCM experience are advantageous