Payroll & Benefits Analyst

About the role

About BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. About the Role As a Payroll & Benefits Analyst, you are responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and benefits execution across Malaysia and selected overseas entities. This is a high-precision, high-trust role. You will own end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, vendor coordination, and payroll controls-ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every cycle, without exception. You will work closely with People Ops, HRBPs, Finance, and external vendors as BJAK continues to scale across markets. What You Will Be Doing Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Malaysia and assigned regional markets, validating all payroll inputs including joiners, exits, allowances, incentives, claims, attendance, and deductions. Manage statutory submissions and compliance (e.g. EPF, SOCSO, EIS, income tax and equivalents), ensuring payroll processes comply with local labour laws and regulatory requirements. Perform 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 with full accuracy and confidentiality. Coordinate and manage payroll vendors, regional payroll partners, and EOR providers-validating outputs, resolving discrepancies, and enforcing SLAs. Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and documentation for HR, Finance, and management, supporting audits, budgeting, and compensation analysis. Identify gaps or inefficiencies in payroll workflows and support improvements in SOPs, automation, and HRIS integration. What You Will Need 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. High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving ability. 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 with a focus on continuous process improvement. Originally posted on Himalayas