Payroll Officer at Human Asset Consultants Ltd

Job Summary

The Payroll Officer responsibilities include calculating employees’ compensation, updating internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments and distribution of payslips. The incumbent will also ensure timely salary advances and statutory payments. Ultimately, the job holder’s overall responsibility is to ensure a smooth and accurate payroll process.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily, weekly or monthly time-sheets
• Calculate bonuses and allowances
• Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
• Distribute payment statements and payslips
• 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
• Ensure compliance with statutory processing and payments
• Process salary advances
• Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions

Requirements and skills

• BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer for between 500 to 1000 employees
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
• Strong math skills (good with numbers) with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Good knowledge of labour laws
• Time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision