Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within the agreed payroll timeline.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, resignations, promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, overtime, leave, deductions, and other variable payments.
• Ensure payroll calculations comply with company policies and applicable labor and tax regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation for Finance and management.
• Process employee final settlements, end-of-service benefits, and related payments in accordance with company policies and labor laws.
• Verify deductions, including taxes and social insurance, and ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate with HR, Personnel, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records, supporting documents, and audit trails in accordance with internal control requirements.
• Support payroll audits by providing the required reports and documentation.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, KPIs, and ad hoc analyses as requested by management.
• Ensure payroll confidentiality by safeguarding employee information and payroll data.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiency.
• Support payroll system testing, enhancements, and implementation of new payroll processes when required.
• Perform any other payroll-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, or HR Operations.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office.