Payroll & Benefits Analyst

TL;DR

Payroll & Benefits Analyst: Deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution across Malaysia and regional entities with an accent on end-to-end processing, statutory compliance, and vendor coordination. Focus on validating inputs, performing reconciliations, managing adjustments, and improving workflows.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

Builder of superior application platforms including the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia serving over 8 million users, expanding into AI-integrated applications.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and assigned markets, validating inputs like joiners, exits, allowances, and deductions.
• Manage statutory submissions and compliance including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, income tax, and local labor laws.
• Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, and validations with strong internal controls and audit documentation.
• Process salary adjustments, promotions, bonuses, and ad-hoc payments accurately and confidentially.
• Coordinate payroll vendors, regional partners, and EOR providers, resolving discrepancies and enforcing SLAs.
• Prepare reports and documentation for HR, Finance, audits, budgeting, and compensation analysis.
• Identify workflow gaps and support SOP improvements, automation, and HRIS integration.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll operations, preferably multi-country or regional.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, HRIS tools, and spreadsheets.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong coordination skills with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous process improvement.