Senior Payroll Project Manager
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
Its a high-impact two-year contract opportunity for an exceptional leader to drive a major regional transformation. You will take ownership of the strategic consolidation of SEEK Asias complex multi-country payroll operations. This is a critical initiative that moves beyond simple system implementation; you will spearhead the fundamental shift to a single unified vendor platform fundamentally redefining how SEEK Asia manages its human capital processes across multiple territories. As the dedicated project leader you will manage the end-to-end implementation across diverse Asian markets navigating complex local regulations and technical integration challenges. Your success will be defined by ensuring a seamless transition guaranteeing that unwavering payroll accuracy and strict compliance are maintained throughout the entire two-year program. This role offers the unique chance to leave a lasting legacy by delivering a unified scalable and highly efficient operational foundation for a leading regional technology company.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Drive projects from initial planning through seamless implementation and ongoing post-go-live support
- Develop comprehensive project roadmaps realistic timelines and proactive risk mitigation strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning multiple countries and time zones with precision and cultural awareness
- Consistently deliver projects within defined scope timeline and budget parameters
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate closely with HR Operations Finance IT and local market teams across the Asia region
- Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements to maximize value and performance
- Facilitate seamless dialogue between regional teams and global stakeholders
- Champion change management initiatives that drive smooth adoption and sustainable transformation
Process & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with local payroll regulations across all operating countries
- Coordinate complex data migration and system integration activities with technical precision
- Establish robust governance structures and quality assurance processes for operational excellence
- Track project progress meticulously and deliver insightful reporting to senior leadership
Qualifications :
Requirements
- 5 years project management experience preferably in HR/Payroll systems
- Proven track record managing multi-country implementations
- Understanding of integration setup from Workday to payroll vendor platforms
- Preferred experience with payroll operations in Thailand Philippines Indonesia Malaysia Singapore and Hong Kong
- Experience with payroll vendor management and system integrations
- Strong understanding of Asian market payroll compliance requirements
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
Key Skills
- Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership.
- Proven ability to manage resources within budget constraints and deliver projects on time
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Change management and process improvement expertise
- Cultural sensitivity and regional market awareness
Additional Information :
At SEEK we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.
We know teams with diverse ideas experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences especially as they relate to gender sexual identity culture faith disability and life stages. If you have the skills curiosity and an adaptable mindset but dont meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement please still get in touch with us. Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond please advise us and we will be happy to assist.
For this role only those with eligible right to work will be considered.
SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Dayforce
- Paychex
- Payroll Management
- Ceridian
- Paylocity
- SOX
- Payroll
- ADP
- Kronos
- Human Resources
- JD Edwards
- Workday
About Company
At SEEK, we work with heart. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We make a positive impact on a truly global scale and our world-class technology solutions connect more people to relevant employment and educat ... View more
