Reporting to the Global Payroll Director, the Payroll Manager – Malaysia is responsible for leading and overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for a high-volume manufacturing workforce of approximately 2,000 employees based in Penang. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing in accordance with Malaysian statutory requirements, company policies, and global payroll standards.

The Payroll Manager will manage, coach, and develop a local payroll team, oversee payroll systems and vendor partnerships, and act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters for Malaysia. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex pay structures, shift arrangements, and regulatory requirements.

In addition to operational excellence, the role partners closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and external agencies to support payro...