HR Payroll & Operations Manager (Shared Services Setup)

Description

Act as the foundational hire for a newly established Shared Services setup, supporting the centralisation of payroll and HR operations
Own payroll input consolidation, HR data management, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, governance, and timely delivery
Partner closely with HR Business Partners and external payroll vendors to manage payroll execution, data flows, and operational issue resolution
Manage end‑to‑end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding, maintaining high data integrity across systems
Support process review, standardisation, system testing, and reduction of manual work within SuccessFactors, starting with Malaysia and Singapore

Profile


A minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience across HR operations and payroll, ideally within a Shared Services or centralised HR environment
Proven exposure managing end‑to‑end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding
Strong payroll operations expertise, including hands‑on coordination with external payroll vendors
Experience working in or leading small, lean HR operations teams, with comfort operating hands‑on
Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems, with SAP SuccessFactors exposure preferred
A structured and detail‑oriented working style suited to building processes from the ground up
Strong English communication skills to effectively engage regional stakeholders




Job Offer

Foundational role within a newly established Shared Services environment
Exposure to regional HR operations within a global organisation
Opportunity to shape processes, governance, and service standards from scratch
Stable permanent role within a newly established Shared Services environment