Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager Location: Malaysia For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations. About Unilever With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. Job Purpose Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Payroll Manager to oversee our payroll operations. This role is multifaceted, combining expertise in payroll management, compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across 1UL APAC region. With operations in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, our goal is to provide precise and compliant payroll services to our regional workforce. The role will be a dual role between leading the regional operations and supporting the transformation and continuous improvement agenda. Main Responsibilities

1. Oversee Payroll Operations: Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees in compliance with the local markets and internal policies.
2. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address payroll-related inquiries and issues. Build strong relationships with HR, Finance, Global Mobility, Equity, and other departments.
3. Work in conjunction with key COE members (Center of Expertise team) in terms of key activities such as Vendor Management, continuous improvement, development and implementation of policies, procedures, and maintaining payroll policies.
4. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
5. Ensure (through relevant audits and reporting) that the payroll systems, processes, policies, and tools are compliant with Unilever's internal-process standards and external regulatory requirements.
6. Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights and support decision-making. Identify trends and areas for improvement.
7. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals to achieve operational excellence and career growth.
8. Develop and oversee activities/plans required to mitigate/prevent country exposure to both internal and external risk.
9. Share internal and external knowledge and best practices amongst the members of the PEX Leadership and Payroll expertise team.

Candidate Criteria Experience & Qualification

1. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll operations in high headcount environments, especially in Southeast Asia Payroll Operations, particularly in Indonesia or the Philippines. Experience in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam is desirable, with at least 2 years in a management role.
3. Proven experience in managing multi-countries and cross-functional stakeholders and payroll vendors.
4. In-depth understanding of SOX controls and compliance requirements.
5. High financial and business acumen.
6. Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change.

Skills

1. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
2. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
4. Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment.
5. Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills, including the creation and delivery of effective presentations. Speaking a local language will be a plus.
6. Strong in selling ideas and concepts.
7. Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, able to lead remote and cross-cultural teams and connect people and ideas.
8. Strong project and time management skills for complex global projects.
9. Flexibility and an agile mindset.

Leadership

1. You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You set an example for others - both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
2. You take personal responsibility for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the consumer and their needs. You are humble and observant, interpreting evidence and data smartly, spotting issues and opportunities to improve.
3. You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team delivers with real passion, growing and learning from each other while achieving quick wins.
4. You are responsible for your own results and as a team leader, you motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

1. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Sets high standards for themselves and has the emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
2. PERSONAL MASTERY: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own wellbeing and resilience.
3. CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time to understand the needs of consumers.
4. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, both inside and outside Unilever.
5. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
6. TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.

The roles of duties are not exhaustive and may change according to business requirements. Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you. Additional Information Office Based Role Location Malaysia - Unihome Malaysia Unilever Please be aware if you are applying for this role, we require you to have working rights in the country where the role will be based in. If successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. Are you interested? Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever, we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work, and this includes you! Thus, if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr