Senior Solution Specialist People Systems Time And Absence

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Senior Solution Specialist to support People Systems, with a focus on time and absence processes. The role typically requires experience with HR technology, workforce management, timekeeping, absence administration, system configuration, requirements gathering, testing, and issue resolution. Candidates should understand HR operations and employment practices, be comfortable working with business stakeholders and technology teams, and have strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills. Experience with HRIS platforms, integrations, reporting, process improvement, and regional implementations is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to manage solutions through their full lifecycle, maintain data accuracy and compliance, document processes, support users, and help deliver scalable systems across Grab’s operations. Fluency in English and experience working in a multinational environment are likely advantageous.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company offering services that connect consumers, driver-partners, merchant-partners, and businesses. Founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Singapore, Grab operates across countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Its platform covers ride-hailing, food and parcel delivery, digital payments, financial services, and business solutions. Indonesia is one of Grab’s largest and most important markets, with substantial operations in major cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, and Bali. The company employs people across engineering, product, operations, finance, commercial, customer experience, and corporate functions. Grab promotes technology-led problem solving and generally offers a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Employees may work with regional teams, support large-scale platforms, and contribute to services used by millions of customers and partners across Southeast Asia.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers diverse career opportunities across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. Jakarta, on Java, is the main business and technology hub, with the widest range of corporate, HR, finance, and software roles. Bandung and Surabaya also have growing technology, manufacturing, and services sectors. Bali attracts professionals in tourism, hospitality, digital work, and creative industries, while cities such as Medan and Makassar serve as regional commercial centers. Indonesian culture values community, respect, hospitality, and religious diversity; workplace relationships often benefit from patience and clear communication. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal or island communities, with food, nature, and affordable services as major attractions. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, rather than working on a tourist visa. Relocating usually involves employer support, local registration, housing research, health insurance, and adjustment to traffic, climate, language, and local customs.