Payroll Director

Job Description : PAYROLL DIRECTOR MALAYSIA a seasoned Payroll Director to provide leadership for their payroll operations across multiple countries within the APAC and EMEA regions. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, tax compliance, third-party vendor management, local market social security adherence, and process optimisation. The successful candidate will create a team environment that encourages collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure employees are paid accurately and efficiently in accordance with all relevant external regulations and company policies. As a Payroll Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the APAC and EMEA Payroll functions. You will lead a diverse team of professionals, ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of payments while maintaining the highest compliance standards. Your role will also involve managing relationships with payroll service providers and vendors, conducting regular self-audits to ensure accuracy and compliance, and continuously evaluating processes for improvement opportunities. Develop and implement evergreen payroll policies, procedures, and best practices Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of payroll professionals Ensure accurate and timely distribution of payments while maintaining highest compliance standards Manage relationships with payroll service providers and vendors to ensure service level standards are achieved Continuously evaluate payroll processes for opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience Conduct regular self-audits to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance The ideal candidate for the Payroll Director position brings a wealth of experience in leading payroll operations across the APAC and/or EMEA regions. You have an in-depth understanding of payroll systems and related technology solutions. Your exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills enable you to effectively manage teams and liaise with individuals across various operational, functional, and technical disciplines. Your excellent analytical abilities coupled with your problem-solving skills allow you to quickly adapt to new methods. Bachelor’s degree in finance, HR, or related field; Master’s degree preferred Proven experience (at least 10 years and above) in a leadership role overseeing payroll operations in APAC and / or EMEA regions In-depth experience with payroll systems and related technology solutions Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in English Ability to drive projects to completion while considering change management best practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to quickly adapt to new methods

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