Benefits Analyst

Ultra Clean Technology; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking a Benefits Analyst to support APAC employee benefit programs in Penang, Malaysia. You will handle benefit inquiries, enrollments, orientation sessions and vendor coordination while ensuring effective communication of benefits to staff.

You will assist with retirement programs (EPF and others), global leave tracking, and benefits harmonization in M&A projects, with a focus on confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and 2–4 years of HR experience focusing on employee benefits, leave management and insurance claims.
• Experience with APAC benefits regulations and labor laws is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration of APAC employee benefit plans and programs.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires, in-person or virtually.
• Assist with benefits enrollment processes, including on-site and virtual briefings.
• Coordinate with vendors and insurers and ensure benefit information is communicated effectively.
• Support local benefits surveys and market benchmarking.
• Oversee retirement and savings program activities including EPF and other schemes.
• Coordinate global leave programs with payroll and managers.
• Assist with M&A, employee integration and benefits harmonization projects.
• Oversee workers’ compensation and employee insurance claims processes and documentation.
• Stay current with APAC employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with rewards and recognition program administration.
• Review APAC benefits policies and handbooks for compliance.
• Support annual well-being initiatives and health screenings.
• Reconcile billing statements for medical insurance and other benefits.

Skills

APAC benefits knowledge

Leave management

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality and professionalism

Communication and teamwork

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Times

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join UCTand be partthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success -join us today!

UCTis looking for a talentedBenefits Analystto join us inPenang, Malaysia!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of Asia-Pacific (APAC) region employee benefit plans and programs and assist employees with benefit inquiries or issues, escalating matters to vendors or service providers when required.
• Conduct new hire benefits orientation sessions, both in-person and virtually as needed.
• Assist with any benefits enrollment process as needed. This includes conducting on-site and/or virtual employee briefings.
• In consultation with the Manager, Global Benefits update relevant materials including the company intranet, employee communications and presentations, coordinating updates with vendors, insurers, and service providers, and ensuring employee benefit information is communicated effectively.
• Assists with local benefits surveys, benchmarking data requests, and market competitive analysis.
• Provide support with activities related to statutory and company-sponsored retirement and savings programs, including the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and other retirement benefit programs, as required.
• Work with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to oversee the tracking and administration of global leave programs and coordinate with payroll, managers, and employees as needed.
• Assist the Manager, Global Benefits with any mergers and acquisitions (M&A), employee integration, and benefits harmonization projects.
• Oversee the workers’ compensation and employee insurance claims processes, including reporting claims, tracking claim status, ensuring required documentation is submitted in a timely manner, and coordinating with internal stakeholders (e.g., Environment, Health & Safety, managers, payroll, insurers, etc.) as required.
• Stay current with APAC employment legislation and regulations, in consultation with benefit brokers and UCT management, related to employee benefits, leave administration, EPF, SOCSO, Employment Insurance System (EIS), and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with the management, administration and tracking of the global employee rewards and recognition programs including but not limited to Spot Awards, Milestone Service Awards, Tuition Assistance Program, etc.
• Regularly reviews and updates APAC benefits policies and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with local labor law updates as well as business needs.
• Assist with annual employee well-being initiatives, health screenings, vaccination programs, and other employee engagement activities.
• Assist with reconciliation of billing statements for medical insurance plans, employee benefit programs, and other benefit-related invoices, as required.
• As well as other duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with health & welfare, insurance, and retirement benefit programs within manufacturing or semiconductor industries preferred.
• General understanding and knowledge of APAC leave regulations, employment legislation, and labor laws.
• Critical thinking, resourceful, customer focus, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, follow-through, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams with the agility and flexibility to adapt to new and changing environments
• Working experience with UKG (UltiPro) and Times preferred. Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of Human Resources experience, with an emphasis on employee benefits administration, leave management, statutory benefits, and employee insurance claims; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.