Payroll Coordinator APAC

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; flexible work model with purposeful in-person collaboration.

Company

hirify.global is a global toy and family entertainment company with a portfolio of consumer brands, products, content, and digital experiences.

What you will do

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities with local payroll vendors across APAC, excluding Manufacturing.
• Monitor payroll inputs, calendars, documentation, system updates, attendance, tax filings, and corrections.
• Maintain payroll governance documentation, operating procedures, controls, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare payroll reports, metrics, reconciliations, records, and data validations for People & Culture and Finance stakeholders.
• Liaise with vendors, track service delivery, and support the resolution of payroll-related issues and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll standardization, Dayforce readiness, system enhancements, process improvement, and automation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll, finance, HR operations, or administration.
• Understanding of payroll administration, payroll controls, compliance, and data validation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, coordination, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working with stakeholders across markets.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting payroll processes and working with HRIS or payroll systems.
• Experience with outsourced payroll vendors.
• Experience with Dayforce or Workday.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model combining in-person collaboration with flexibility.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace culture.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovation, operational excellence, and global People & Culture initiatives.
• Work supporting more than 30,000 employees across over 30 countries.