Payroll Specialist

Job Overview

The Payroll Specialist plays a vital role in overseeing comprehensive payroll activities for the Group and its subsidiaries. This position ensures precise payroll processing, adherence to relevant regulations, and timely salary disbursement. Close collaboration with Human Resources, Finance, and business units is essential for effective payroll governance and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute accurate monthly payroll processing across the entire Group within set deadlines.
• Verify payroll details such as onboarding, separations, pay revisions, allowances, deductions, overtime, and leave calculations.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, labor laws, and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with HR, Finance teams, and external payroll services to address payroll concerns.
• Generate payroll reports, reconciliations, and maintain necessary documentation for internal review.
• Manage payroll databases ensuring data correctness, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Support payroll audits, ensuring all records are ready and compliant.
• Contribute to payroll system upgrades, testing procedures, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Address employees' payroll questions and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist Total Rewards programs by providing payroll-related insights and data analysis as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in fields such as Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• At least three years of experience handling payroll, ideally within corporate or multi-entity environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll operations, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll software systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Excellent analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and time management aptitude.
• Capability to oversee multiple payroll cycles and meet strict deadlines.
• Problem-solving oriented mindset focused on continual improvement.
• Fluency in English at a professional level.