Payroll Specialist

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in monthly payroll cycles in order for timely data inputting and payroll processing thus ensuring all employees are paid as per the agreed payroll cycles.
• Handle payroll and personal data related grievances from employees ensuring such grievances are resolved with minimal effect on the employee and company interests.
• Handle all transactional HR Admin & Payroll requests received from line departments and employees ensuring necessary changes/ updates are made in the HRMS system as per the guidelines (SOPs) ensuring utmost accuracy.
• Handle employee database ensuring correct data are centrally available at all times. Execute processes to capture and rectify errors and mismatches to upkeep the database at the highest quality for all company-wide users.
• Assist in monitoring key HR Admin & Payroll processes and procedures to ensure all HR Admin and Payroll activities are conducted in a timely and smooth manner. Constantly watch the processes and identify where and when they fail and formulate more accurate processes and procedures.
• Handle all pension related transactional activities in respect of existing and ex-employees until the end results are achieved.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a system oriented administrative role in HR/ Payroll industry.
• Sound knowledge of the country legislation, policies, rules and regulations. Excellent MS Office skills. Training and exposure to ORACLE based systems.
• Good customer service skills. Ability to work with a team of support staff, strong communication skills in both written and spoken English. Good negotiating and persuasive abilities.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in HR/ general management/ finance.
• Ability to handle complaints and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Judgment / Problem Solving.
• Teamwork / Collaboration.
• Quality Orientation / Attention to Details.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across levels.