[MY] Regional Payroll Assistant Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Regional People Operations (Payroll) to lead payroll operations across multiple ASEAN markets. The role involves managing the full payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness for both main and off-cycle runs. The candidate will collaborate closely with Finance, People Partners and country teams to optimize processes, enhance employee experience and ensure payroll operations scale effectively as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, ideally with regional or multi-country exposure within ASEAN.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll operations and implement process improvements.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A proactive problem-solver with a growth mindset - always looking for smarter, more scalable ways to deliver impact.
• A start-up attitude - you take full ownership of things that you do, willing to go out of your comfort zones and take on new challenges.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and flexible to learn new things - we’re not done growing, and heading into uncharted territories is part of the fun!