Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Overview

This role involves managing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and benefits execution for Malaysia and selected overseas entities. The position requires ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, vendor coordination, and payroll controls to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time every cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and assigned regional markets, validating all payroll inputs such as joiners, exits, allowances, incentives, claims, attendance, and deductions.
• Ensure statutory submissions and compliance with local labor laws and regulatory requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, income tax, and equivalents.
• Conduct payroll checks, reconciliations, and validations prior to payout, maintaining strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Process salary adjustments, promotions, bonuses, allowances, and ad-hoc payments accurately and confidentially.
• Coordinate and manage payroll vendors, regional payroll partners, and Employer of Record (EOR) providers by validating outputs, resolving discrepancies, and enforcing service level agreements.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and documentation for HR, Finance, and management to support audits, budgeting, and compensation analysis.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in payroll workflows and support improvements in standard operating procedures, automation, and HRIS integration.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll operations, preferably with multi-country or regional payroll exposure.
• 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 skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong coordination skills to work effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous process improvement.

Location

Malaysia and selected regional markets.