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If the first quarter of 2026 was a story about explosive momentum, the second quarter told a completely different one — a story about diversity. In Q2 2026, excellence at Smart Salary didn’t come from a single person or a single division. It came from so many faces: young talents bold enough to move fast, seasoned professionals quietly closing out the toughest milestones, teams that stayed resilient as targets got heavier, and an intern who grew into a real contributor.
As one of Indonesia’s leading HRIS & Payroll solution providers, Smart Salary’s growth has always been carried by the remarkable people behind it. This quarter’s internal awards recognized eight recipients across every part of the business — and it was precisely in that variety that our real strength became visible. Excellence, it turns out, never has just one face.
Simon Li, CEO of Smart Salary, shared how proud he was of the team’s work throughout the quarter. “What made me proudest in Q2 wasn’t just the numbers, but how differently each person made an impact. Some had only just joined yet already took on big roles, some quietly got the hard things done, and one team stayed strong exactly when the pressure rose. This is the true face of Smart Salary, and I can’t wait to see how far we’ll go together,” he said.
A New Generation Bold Enough to Step Up
Q2 became a stage for young talents who proved that age is no barrier to making a big impact.
Muhammad Rafi Reflin receives the Q2 Best Next-Gen Award
Muhammad Rafi Reflin is a Gen Z talent through and through. In his sales role, he closed double-digit clients within his first three months — a genuinely remarkable achievement. Behind it is his passion, focus, and constant refinement of his craft. Rafi carries the edge and drive of youth, paired with real strategy and discipline. We’re proud to have talent like him on our team.
Diego Ronaldo Immanuel receives the Q2 Best Performer Award
The same spirit shows up in Diego Ronaldo Immanuel, who brings a Gen Z explorer’s curiosity to everything he does, paired with a discipline well beyond his years. Diego holds himself to a high bar, taking the time to refine every piece of work until it’s genuinely polished. And his impact doesn’t stop at pre-sales — he shows up and delivers wherever the team needs him. Thank you, Diego, for raising the bar for all of us.
Consistency That Speaks Through Results
Behind steady growth are the professionals who let their work speak for itself — consistent, meticulous, and dependable.
Adi Nooristianto receives the Q2 Best Performer Award
Brand and storytelling are at the heart of what marketing does, and Adi Nooristianto is the one who turns the team’s wildest ideas into something you can see and feel. Over the past six months, Smart Salary’s brand identity has grown sharper and more distinctive than ever. Behind every piece that exceeded expectations was his relentless craft and care. Thank you for making our brand unique among all.
Aditya Nur Johansyah receives the Q2 Best Performer Award
Aditya Nur Johansyah doesn’t seek the spotlight — he lets the work speak for itself. In less than two months, he secured the Handover Certificate (BAST) for two of our most demanding clients at once, XCMG and Haier — a genuinely difficult milestone to hit. Behind it is his steady professionalism and diligence. Thank you for consistently delivering results that truly matter.
Ayub Abrizal receives the Q2 Best Performer Award
In Ayub’s hands, a client relationship turned into a growth story. Under Ayub Abrizal‘s management, PT Human Protalent Indonesia grew from 500 to 1,200 employees — nearly triple the scale — now spanning 20 payroll groups. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident; it reflects the trust he’s built and the account he’s carefully managed every step of the way. Thank you for turning a client relationship into a genuine growth story.
Strength Born From Collaboration
Some achievements are impossible to reach alone. This is where a team’s collective strength is truly put to the test.
The Telemarketing Team — Kawahyudi, Siti Septiyanti, and Wisika Wiyandari Putri — receives the Q2 Outstanding Team Award
Even as this year’s targets have gotten tougher, the Telemarketing Team has never let up. Quarter after quarter, Kawahyudi, Siti Septiyanti, and Wisika Wiyandari Putri have kept up the fight, consistently bringing in new leads and closing new customers. Their resilience under pressure is exactly what’s kept our growth engine running. We’re proud of this team, and grateful for everything they’ve brought to the table.
Serving With Sincerity
True excellence often shows in the hardest conversations — when solving the problem is only half the job.
Cindy Maharani receives the Q2 Customer Success Excellence Award
Cindy Maharani‘s professionalism shows in some of the hardest conversations we have — post-sales support, where solving the problem is only half the job and managing emotions is the other half. She handles both with real care and consistency. Beyond her core role, she’s also stepped up to support pre-sales work on the EWA (Earned Wage Access) business. Thank you for showing up fully wherever the team needs you.
Growing the Seeds of Future Talent
A company’s best growth often shows in how its young talent develops.
Nathania Florencia receives the Q2 Steadfast Intern Award
Flo — as Nathania Florencia is known — joined us as an intern nearly a year ago, and her growth since then has been visible to everyone. Across digital marketing, brand, and communications, she’s already made real contributions. As a Gen Z talent full of promise, we hope she’ll seize the opportunities ahead of her, keep pushing herself, and continue discovering just how much more she’s capable of.
Many Talents, One Directio
These Q2 2026 awards are a reminder that Smart Salary’s greatness is born precisely from diversity — from bold young talents, consistent professionals, resilient teams, and new seeds still growing. We aren’t driven by one kind of strength, but by many colors moving in the same direction.
Let’s nurture this spirit, keep strengthening the synergy across every role, and stand ready for the next challenge through the rest of 2026. To all our Q2 award recipients — congratulations, and thank you for showing that excellence can come from anywhere.
