HR / Payroll Officer

JOB OBJECTIVES

Payroll Officer responsibilities include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments. To be successful in this role, you should have a flair for numbers and be able to handle sensitive information. If you’re also familiar with labor legislation, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will help run a smooth and accurate payroll process.

Responsibilities

Collect daily, weekly or monthly timesheets
Calculate bonuses and allowances
Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
Report on payroll expenses
Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role
Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
Good knowledge of labor legislation
Time-management skills
Ability to handle confidential information
BSC in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field