Payroll Manager

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the worlds most influential brands. Founded in 1901 dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68000 employees and boasts a network of world-class brands including Carat Dentsu Creative dentsu X iProspect Merkle and more. These brands each with deep expertise in media creativity and digital collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact fostering collaboration creativity and cutting-edge technology to drive real transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

This role is designed for a seasoned payroll professional who has seen scale complexity and transformation and still finds pride in getting the details right. As the Payroll Manager (SEA Payroll Cluster Lead) youll combine deep hands-on payroll expertise with regional leadership ensuring payroll runs flawlessly today while shaping how it evolves across Southeast Asia.

Youll lead governance and transformation across multiple countries while staying close enough to the work to spot issues early coach teams effectively and step in when it matters most

Core responsibilities include:

Own and oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Vietnam and Thailand remaining hands-on where needed to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Serve as the regional escalation point for complex payroll matters leading root cause analysis and personally guiding resolution when required.
Lead coach and support payroll specialists across the cluster balancing leadership with day-to-day operational involvement.
Manage and optimize vendor partnerships including performance governance transitions and outsourcing strategy.
Drive payroll harmonization optimization and transformation initiatives while ensuring business continuity and operational resilience.

A bit about you:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Finance Accounting or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience end to end payroll operations including team management with deep multi-country exposure across Southeast Asia and Shared Services or regional payroll hub experience preferred.
Proficient in Workday experience in managing payroll with in-house and outsourcing is an added advantage.
Proven ability to lead payroll transformation initiatives while staying operationally engaged.
A grounded detail-oriented leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves building trust with teams and partnering closely with HR Finance and senior stakeholders.

Whats in it for you :

Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event One Day for Change
3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day your way
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities including access to our global online dentsu University
Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards and social impact including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people clients and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages backgrounds nationalities and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless we look forward to welcoming you.

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Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Brand:

Dentsu Apac

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description:Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the worlds most influential brands. Founded in 1901 dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68000 employees and boasts a netw...