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Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence
Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of ExcellenceCoherent Corp. • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Coherent Corp. • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job description

Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Join to apply for the Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence role at Coherent Corp.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for assigned countries with high accuracy and timeliness.
  • Validate payroll inputs and outputs, including tax, benefits, and deductions.
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
  • Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews.
  • Train, mentor and guide junior payroll staff, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance and external service providers on data integrity and issue resolution.
  • Participate in ad‑hoc payroll or HR‑related projects as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi‑country environment.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks.
  • Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Working Conditions

  • This role is hybrid.
  • Culture Commitment

  • I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
  • C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
  • A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
  • R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
  • E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
  • Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It’s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

    Note to recruiters and employment agencies : We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

    Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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