Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Regional Payroll & HR Operations Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: KL Ecocity

Reporting Line: Directly reporting to HR Manager in Singapore

Industry: Renewable Energy / Clean Technology MNC Project

What We Offer

• Attractive & Competitive Package: Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive standard benefits.
• Tier-1 Industry Leader: Career exposure with a globally recognized top player in the high-growth renewable energy / clean tech sector.
• Regional & Global Career Exposure: Beyond Southeast Asia, you will have exciting future opportunities to expand your payroll footprint across broader APAC regions and Central Asia markets.

About the Opportunity

BIPO is seeking a meticulous, agile, and resilient Regional Payroll & HR Operations Specialist to manage HR and payroll operations for our key multinational client in the renewable energy sector.

What You Will Do

Regional Payroll Coordination (85%):

Manage end-to-end payroll processes for a regional headcount (currently under 100 employees) across key SEA countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Vendor Management & Validation: Act as the primary gatekeeper. Collect, review, and validate monthly payroll inputs (attendance, leave, overtime, allowances) before submitting them to local external payroll providers.

Strict Compliance & Accuracy Check:

Rigorously verify payroll calculation results, statutory social insurance contributions, and individual income tax calculated by vendors to ensure 100% adherence to local labor regulations and company policies.

HR Administration & Office Support Backup (15%):

Step in as a reliable backup for general HR tasks, such as employee onboarding and offboarding.

Coordinate basic expat travel logistics (e.g., flight/hotel booking for expats visiting Malaysia).

Handle basic day-to-day office administrative matters when needed.

Cross-Border Collaboration:

Work closely with the HR Manager in Singapore and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain seamless HR operations.

What You Bring

• Experience: 4-8 years of proven experience in HR Operations, Payroll Processing, or Payroll Coordination.
• Regional Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing payroll and navigating statutory compliance for at least two Southeast Asian countries.
• Administrative Openness: Willing to handle basic admin tasks (expat hotel/flight bookings and office administration) alongside core payroll duties.
• Communication: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred to ensure seamless communication with regional stakeholders and the broader team.
• Work Arrangement: Willing to work onsite at Pavilion Damansara Heights initially, with flexibility for hybrid work after becoming familiar and hands-on with operations.