Payroll & Benefits Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Payroll & Benefits Analyst (Fintech): Managing end-to-end payroll and benefits execution across Malaysia and regional entities with an accent on statutory compliance and vendor coordination. Focus on ensuring high-precision payroll processing, maintaining internal controls, and optimizing HRIS workflows.

Location: On-site in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

A leading Southeast Asian insurance platform digitizing the industry and building AI-integrated applications to improve business efficiency.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end monthly payroll for Malaysia and assigned regional markets, validating all inputs.
• Manage statutory submissions and compliance, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and income tax.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validations to maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Process salary adjustments, bonuses, and ad-hoc payments with strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate with regional payroll partners and EOR providers to resolve discrepancies and enforce SLAs.
• Identify inefficiencies in payroll workflows and support improvements in SOPs and HRIS integration.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll operations, preferably covering multi-country or regional payroll.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems, HRIS tools, and spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong coordination skills to work effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a densely talented, highly motivated team focused on product excellence.
• Experience a very flat organizational structure.
• Hands-on environment where every member contributes directly to the company's mission.