Job Title: Regional Payroll & HR Operations Specialist
Employment Type: Full-time (Yearly Renewable Contract / Long-term Engagement)
Note: Long-term full-time placement dedicated to our client under BIPO’s Global Employment Model (EOR) with full standard benefits and leave entitlements.
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Location: Pavilion Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reporting Line: Directly reporting to HR Manager in Singapore
Industry: Renewable Energy / Clean Technology MNC
What We Offer
- Attractive & Competitive Package: Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive standard benefits.
- Tier-1 Industry Leader: Career exposure with a globally recognized top player in the high-growth renewable energy / clean tech sector.
- Regional & Global Career Exposure: Beyond Southeast Asia, you will have exciting future opportunities to expand your payroll footprint across broader APAC regions and Central Asia markets.
- Work Flexibility: Transition to a hybrid work model once you are fully settled and hands-on with operations.
About the Opportunity
BIPO is seeking a meticulous, agile, and resilient Regional Payroll & HR Operations Specialist to manage HR and payroll operations for our key multinational client in the renewable energy sector.
What You Will Do
- Regional Payroll Coordination (85%): Manage end-to-end payroll processes for a regional headcount (currently under 100 employees) across key SEA countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.
- Vendor Management & Validation: Act as the primary gatekeeper. Collect, review, and validate monthly payroll inputs (attendance, leave, overtime, allowances) before submitting them to local external payroll providers.
- Strict Compliance & Accuracy Check: Rigorously verify payroll calculation results, statutory social insurance contributions, and individual income tax calculated by vendors to ensure 100% adherence to local labor regulations and company policies.
- HR Administration & Office Support Backup (15%):
- Step in as a reliable backup for general HR tasks, such as employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Coordinate basic expat travel logistics (e.g., flight/hotel booking for expats visiting Malaysia).
- Handle basic day-to-day office administrative matters when needed.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with the HR Manager in Singapore and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain seamless HR operations.
What You Bring
- Experience: 3-8 years of proven experience in HR Operations, Payroll Processing, or Payroll Coordination.
- Regional Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing payroll and navigating statutory compliance for at least two Southeast Asian countries.
- Administrative Openness: Willing to handle basic admin tasks (expat hotel/flight bookings and office administration) alongside core payroll duties.
- Communication: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred to ensure seamless communication with regional stakeholders and the broader team.
- Work Arrangement: Willing to work onsite at Pavilion Damansara Heights initially, with flexibility for hybrid work after becoming familiar and hands-on with operations.