Payroll & Benefits Analyst

TL;DR

Payroll & Benefits Analyst (HR): Own end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and vendor coordination for Malaysia and regional markets with an accent on accurate payouts, reconciliations, and internal controls. Focus on validating inputs, managing adjustments, and improving workflows for scaling operations.

Location: Remote (China, Beijing). Payroll responsibilities cover Malaysia and selected overseas entities.

Company

Builder of superior application platforms including the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia serving 8M+ users, expanding into AI-integrated applications in a flat, hands-on organization.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and assigned markets, validating joiners, exits, allowances, incentives, claims, attendance, and deductions.
• Manage statutory submissions and compliance including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, income tax, ensuring adherence to local labor laws.
• Perform payroll checks, reconciliations, validations, and maintain audit-ready documentation with strong internal controls.
• Process salary adjustments, promotions, bonuses, allowances, and ad-hoc payments accurately and confidentially.
• Coordinate payroll vendors, regional partners, and EOR providers, resolving discrepancies and enforcing SLAs.
• Prepare reports and reconciliations for HR, Finance, management, 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 strong problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong coordination skills for working with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous process improvement.