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Payroll Process Excellence Manager
full-timeKuala Lumpur

Summary

Location

Kuala Lumpur

Type

full-time

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About this role

Objective of the Position:

 

  • Serve as the regional expert for H2R (Hire-to-Retire) processes - Payroll Management, leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR operations to ensure alignment with global standards and local business needs.
  • Drive HR transformation projects and key initiatives, acting as a process workstream lead to deliver successful outcomes and foster innovation across the organization.
  • Actively contribute to the HR community by sharing best practices and insights, while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication, engagement, and collaboration.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • HR Operational Expertise
    • Act as the subject matter expert for assigned HR processes, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • Provide guidance and support to HR teams and stakeholders on process-related matters, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Process Design and Improvement
    • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HR processes, applying business process management best practices and global standards.
    • Analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights and ESSA (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate) principles.
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, service catalogs, and performance metrics.
  • HR Community Contribution
    • Actively participate in and contribute to the HR community, sharing local experiences, best practices, and external insights to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
    • Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums for HR stakeholders.
  • HR Transformation Projects & Key Initiatives
    • Lead and provide process expertise for global and regional HR transformation projects and key initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with strategic objectives.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global process owners, and HR colleagues to deliver project outcomes and drive innovation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Serve as the primary contact for HR process matters, facilitating communication and alignment among People Services, Global Process Owners, and project teams.
    • Gather and act on stakeholder feedback to enhance process effectiveness and user experience.
    • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support HR objectives and transformation efforts.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Min a Bachelor of degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
  • Min 5 years experience in HR with min 3 years in Payroll Operations.
  • Experience with SAP for payroll.
  • Experienced in Process Excellence or HR Consulting
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making and process improvements. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

 

Nice to Have:

 

  • Mandarin or Korean language profiency
  • Experienced in Shared Services environment.

Other facts

Tech stack
Payroll Management,HR Operations,Process Design,Continuous Improvement,Stakeholder Engagement,Data Analysis,SAP,Process Excellence,HR Consulting,Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Training Facilitation,Project Management,Collaboration,Innovation,Compliance

About BASF SE

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.
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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1865

What you'll do

  • The Payroll Process Excellence Manager will serve as the regional expert for H2R processes, leading the design and continuous improvement of HR operations. They will also drive HR transformation projects and foster innovation while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

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What does a Payroll Process Excellence Manager do at BASF SE?

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Why join BASF SE as a Payroll Process Excellence Manager?

BASF SE is a leading Chemical Manufacturing company.

Is the Payroll Process Excellence Manager position at BASF SE remote?

The Payroll Process Excellence Manager position at BASF SE is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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