Payroll Implementation Manager

About UsSD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.Your MissionCountry Implementation SupportAct as the main contact between business OUHRs, Payroll Vendor, local payroll team and coordinate local project activities including requirement gathering, review of data collected for vendor’s system setup, UAT, Parallel testing, go-live month and stabilization period.Ensure OUHR and Vendor Payroll Local team deliverables, and timelines are being met.Coordinate the first level of issues are being resolved and when it is escalated to ensure that it reported to the Global Payroll Project Manager to managed it on the central level.Project ExecutionDrive the execution of implementation phases on the Local level: Discovery, Configuration, Testing (UAT, Parallel Run), and Go-Live.Monitor progress of each country’s implementation and escalate risks or delays to the Global Payroll Project Manager which will be highlight to the central stakeholders and leadership.Support the vendor and OUHR in data validation, system configuration, and payroll output review such as joining calls to bridge the vendor and the OUHR.Stakeholder EngagementFacilitate communication between central and local stakeholders, including vendors, OUHR, IT, Finance team (for SAP S4/HANA), Workday support and integration team.Conduct regular check-ins with OUHR to track readiness and resolve issues.Support change management and training efforts for local users for those that requires to use vendor system in approval payroll submission upon going-live.Quality AssuranceEnsure completeness and accuracy of requirement documentation, test cases, and sign-off forms.Review and validate payroll outputs, reports, and pay slips during parallel runs.Coordinate Go/No-Go decisions with OUHR, Vendors and central stakeholders.Governance and ReportingMaintain project logs, risk registers, and implementation trackers together with the vendor on the assigned business units.Provide regular updates to the Global Payroll Project Manager on country-level progress and issues in the weekly call.Ensure compliance with project governance, documentation standards, and sign-off process is adhered.Involve in the preparation of documentation in the event of internal audit.Ideal CandidateDemonstrated experience of 5 years + of experience in payroll project coordination, with global exposure.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into payroll and HR Services for both internal users and Vendor.Proficiency in data management and reporting especially payroll reports reading.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Understand Integration context with 3rd party payroll vendor, Workday and SAP S4/HAHA will be good to have.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy and system integrity.Relevant certifications in PMP/CAPM are a plus.Why Join Us?Flexible Benefits CoverageHybrid WorkplaceLearning on DemandEmployee Wellness ProgrammeEmployee Engagement ActivitiesFully Subsidised Sports ClubsEducation Assistance (terms & conditions apply)Free ParkingFree Shuttle Service from the nearest LRTand many more...Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Discover more opportunities with us here!