Ppls Time to Payroll Specialist

* **Position: PPLS Time to Payroll Specialist** * **Reporting to: GBS People Services Head of Asia and Middle East** * **Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and **third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally**.​ Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by **making self-care as simple as it should be** for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​ At the core of this mission is our **100+ loved brands**, our **11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites** and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​ Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.​ **B Corp certified in multiple markets**, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​ Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at [www.opella.com.](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opella.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAmelie.Weber%40sanofi.com%7Cf4fa1f946a784e2e04b408dd6bdb7a7a%7Caca3c8d6aa714e1aa10e03572fc58c0b%7C0%7C0%7C638785313134200422%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hepECUwdz0UEtP228tpdK3YXzQZYzR42vL7al0M9ggs%3D&reserved=0) **Payroll Operations**  * Manage monthly payroll processing cycle in coordination with payroll vendor including data validation, salary computation, reconciliation and approval.  * Validate all inputs (new hires, terminations, salary revisions, allowances, overtime, variable pay, etc.) from Workday and other HR systems.  * Ensure payroll calendars are followed and pay runs are completed on time without error.  * Review net pay reports and ensure sufficient funds are available for timely disbursement.  * Coordinate with Treasury for payment processing and ensure zero delays in salary crediting.  * Conduct payroll variance analysis month on month to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy.  **Compliance & Reporting**  * Ensure adherence to tax regulations, and social insurance requirements.  * Oversee statutory filings and coordinate with vendors for timely submissions to authorities.  * Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for payroll-related transactions.  * Monitor legislative updates and assess the impact on payroll processes, proactively driving required changes with the vendor.  * Ensure statutory year-end processes (e.g., year-end tax adjustment, resident tax update) are completed accurately and on schedule.  * Provide monthly/ quarterly/ annual reports to finance  * Support forecasting of payroll costs, bonuses, and statutory liabilities for accurate financial planning.  **Vendor & Stakeholder Management**  * Serve as the primary contact for the payroll vendor, ensuring SLA adherence, timely escalation, and issue resolution.  * Conduct monthly and quarterly vendor performance reviews and identify continuous improvement actions.  * Maintain process documentation, RACI, and standard operating procedures to support strong payroll governance.  * Support audits (internal and external) by ensuring all payroll data, approvals, and reconciliations are complete and accessible.  **Employee Experience & Support**  * Address and resolve payroll-related queries promptly through ServiceNow or equivalent ticketing system.  * Support audits, internal controls testing, and compliance reviews.  * Participate in global or regional payroll improvement initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow). Time activities  **Time Tracking Activities (Where applicable)** * Control time off & time tracking data and share with payroll, prepare local reporting, ensure compliance.  **Process Improvement & Transformation**  * Participate in regional or global payroll transformation initiatives (e.g., automation, Workday integration etc).  * Identify process simplification opportunities.  * Support testing, validation, and change management during payroll system upgrades or vendor transitions.  _**Why us?**_ At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. **We Are Challengers.** We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: **All In Together:** We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. **Courageous:** We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. **Outcome-Obsessed:** We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. **Radically Simple:** We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. [www.opella.com/en/careers](http://www.opella.com/en/careers)