Senior Payroll Specialist

General Information

Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Location: Kuala Lumpur
• State: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
• Country: Malaysia

Role ID 213560 Worker Type Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia) Studio/Department Other Work Model Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen

About the Role:
We’re seeking a hands-on payroll specialist to manage end‑to‑end payroll operations and statutory compliance across the APAC region (Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, China, Korea, Australia, and India). You will partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver accurate and timely payroll, ensure audit‑ready controls, and continuously improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own monthly payroll processing across assigned APAC countries and ensure timely deliveries of payroll payments and statutory reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships and SLAs; review gross-to-net reports and exception handling.
• Ensure statutory compliance (tax, social security, benefits, and year‑end filings).
• Handle off‑cycle runs, terminations, retro adjustments, equity/bonus, and expatriate/NTL cases.
• Reconcile payroll to GL; support audits, SOX, and internal control testing.
• Provide employee payroll support via case management with strong SLA discipline.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years regional payroll experience; strong in at least 3+ of the target countries.
• Solid knowledge of APAC statutory frameworks relating to payroll
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple countries and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Systems: ADP Celergo, ADP Streamline, Workday, or similar; advanced Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Language: Fluent English; Malay or Mandarin is a strong plus.
• Detail‑oriented, data‑driven, resilient under tight timelines across time zones.

Work Setup

• Location: Kuala Lumpur
• Time Zones: Flexibility to support JP/KR/AU/IN cut‑offs and vendor calls.
• Contract: 12 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in payroll transitions or system implementations.
• Shared services or regional center experience.
• Process improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a regional team.

About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.