Payroll Compliance Analyst | Malaysia

Deel; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the international payroll market as a Payroll Compliance Specialist. You will be responsible for working with product specialists and ensuring the development and compliance of payroll systems tailored to Malaysia. This role offers the chance to influence payroll practices globally, with support for professional development and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Provided computer equipment

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

Access to WeWork spaces

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of payroll experience in Malaysia.
• Strong knowledge of local payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to ensure compliance with payroll requirements.
• Educate the product team on compliance legislation.
• Develop legislative specifications for payroll integrations.

Skills

Payroll compliance knowledge

Local regulations expertise

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

What you’ll do

• Collaborates with Product Specialists to understand country-specific payroll compliance requirements and translate them into technical specifications for development of the country’s payroll engine.

• Educate Product team on legislation, ensure the correct implementation of technical specifications by the Development team through testing

• Develop and maintain legislative specifications for reports and integrations and ensure new in-country requirements are addressed in product for ongoing compliance.

• Ensures continuous upskilling and compliance awareness of Product team by collaborating on new in-country requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution

• 4+ years of payroll experience in Malaysia country and advanced knowledge of local payroll

• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines timely and accurately

• Strong verbal and written skills to connect with clients and align with various stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

• Strong proficiency in English

• Experience in multiple country jurisdictions is an advantage

• Experience supporting the design, build and implementation of a multi-region Payroll Solution is an advantage

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.