HR Specialist - Payroll

Purpose

Manage the payroll activities within site in order to ensure the timely and accurate payment of salaries and other benefits according to employee contracts and local regulations.

Core Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Manage all payroll activities to ensure company is in a position to pay employees accurately and on time. Calculate salaries, overtime payments, benefits, taxes and payroll deductions, shift payments, sales commissions, and bonuses.
• Check and audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards.
• Support the maintenance of time and attendance records.
• Enter new hires into the payroll system, update changes in pay and tax status.
• Ensure all social security obligations are applied as well as all relevant taxation rulings affecting salary processing.

Reporting

• Prepare and file tax reports.
• Gather payroll data for inclusion in financial statements and prepare reports for management.

HR Management Support

• Answer questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters.
• With guidance, ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, employee contracts and government legislation.
• Participate in or support in internal and external audits regarding payroll matters.
• Support continuous improvement in Payroll processes and organisation
• In conjunction with and under the general direction of HR Management develop, manage and/or administer the organisation’s compensation and benefit, recruitment, training, employee data management and employee relations programmes.
• Participate in or support the implementation of Corporate and Site initiatives or projects.

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience

 

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years of experience, preferably in Payroll, HR Generalist or related field.

Technical Skills

• Local language mandatory, fluent English preferred.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, advanced Excel).
• Knowledge of local employment markets and Labor Law.