[Hiring] Payroll Analyst @impact.com

Role Description

As we grow across APAC and beyond, we’re looking for a Global Payroll Specialist based in Malaysia to help us ensure our people are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance across several countries. You’ll work closely with our international Finance, HR, and Ops teams, acting as a trusted expert for all things payroll. This role is ideal for someone who’s experienced, detail-obsessed, and confident working independently across borders. You’ll support countries like Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Australia, with opportunities to grow your expertise across more regions as we expand. If you love making complex systems run smoothly, thrive in a global team, and want to play a key role in supporting our people, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Process payroll for multiple APAC countries (Malaysia, Singapore, China, Australia, and Japan), ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax, social security, and employment regulations.
• Manage payroll inputs such as salaries, bonuses, benefits, stock compensation, and statutory deductions.
• Coordinate closely with HR and Finance to maintain alignment between BambooHR, payroll systems, and financial reporting.
• Support both salaried employees and contractor payments, ensuring correct employment classifications and compliance.
• Provide clear and responsive payroll support to employees, resolving queries quickly and professionally.
• Validate invoices from payroll vendors and oversee third-party payments.
• Prepare payroll reports, audits, reconciliations, and statutory filings for each relevant region.
• Stay on top of regional tax legislation and proactively suggest process improvements or compliance updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience running multi-country payroll, especially in APAC markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia.
• A solid understanding of regional tax structures, wage types, and statutory requirements across several employment types.
• Confident working remotely and independently, with excellent collaboration skills across time zones and functions.
• Experience with payroll systems and strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
• A high level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail, you know how to handle sensitive information with care.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Our Responsible PTO policy means you can take the time off you need to rest and recharge.
• Health and Wellness: Our mental health and wellness benefit includes up to 12 fully covered therapy/coaching sessions per year, with additional dependent coverage.
• Investing in Your Growth: Take advantage of our free Coursera subscription and our PXA courses.
• Parental Support: We offer a generous parental leave policy, 26 weeks of fully paid leave for the primary caregiver and 13 weeks fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver.
• Technology Financial Support: We provide a technology stipend to help you set up your home office and a monthly allowance to cover your internet expenses.
• A Stake in Our Growth: We offer Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of our total compensation, giving you a stake in the company's growth with a 3-year vesting schedule, pending Board approval.